Academic Design and Delivery Consultant
The Hartford
Transportation Design Section Manager
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $141,000 - $215,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead and manage a transportation design team, providing mentorship and technical guidance
- Oversee and assist with the development and production of highway plans and specifications from start to finish for Illinois clients
- Maintain / grow positive client relationships and assist with business development efforts to continue expansion of our transportation project portfolio
- Coach, mentor and develop staff
- Promote a culture of innovation and work-life balance
- Assure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control is being performed on every project
- Work on billable projects for a majority of your time. Initially, this will likely include IL 38 phase II plans, IL 251 phase I/II, and final design for five Illinois Tollway plaza
Requirements
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team
- Technical background and experience managing projects for transportation agencies (IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, or transit/rail agencies) that utilize Bentely Microstation, OpenRoads or other transportation related software packages
- Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and quality
- Robust organization and communication skills as required to create / execute project plans and respond to client requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience designing highway/roadway projects which includes 5 years of managing multiple design teams performing the work
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois is required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your **deductible could be covered 100%** through **Garner Health**!
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
- Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options.
- Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals.
- Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence.
- Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including **bonuses for earning your P.E. License**.
- Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc..
- Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward.
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
- Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, **we’ll even cover a year of diapers!**
- Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our **summer Volleyball and Softball** squads for fun off the clock.
- Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
- Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and **get paid** for it.
- Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute.
- Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – **Milhouse Charities. **
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
transportation designhighway plansspecifications developmentproject managementquality assurancequality controldesign team managementproblem-solvingtime managementattention to detail
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationmentorshiporganizationclient relationship managementbusiness developmentinnovation promotionwork-life balance advocacyteam motivationstaff development
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois
