Civil Engineering Manager

We're seeking a licensed Civil Engineering Manager to lead our Civil Design team. This is a leadership role responsible for the technical direction, quality, and delivery of a team of 10–12 engineers and designers across our commercial and private development portfolio.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a civil design team of 10–12 engineers and technical staff.
• Serve as engineer-of-record and senior technical resource on commercial and private development projects — retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and institutional.
• Direct commercial site development work: site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, detention/retention, sanitary and storm sewer, utility coordination, and pavement design.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality from proposal through construction support, keeping developer timelines and pro forma expectations front of mind.
• Review and stamp drawings, calculations, and reports for code compliance.
• Oversee entitlement, permitting, and coordination with municipalities, utilities, and review authorities.
• Build client relationships with developers, architects, and property owners; support proposals and new pursuits.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Illinois, or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Demonstrated commercial and land development experience in civil site design.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers and designers.
• Strong knowledge of site layout, grading, stormwater, sewer/utility, and pavement design.
• Familiarity with municipal entitlement and permitting for private development.

• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, several in a lead/management role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of NPDES/SWPPP, floodplain/wetlands regulations, and CCDD certification.
• Established relationships with Chicago-area developers and municipalities.