Municipal Services Project Manager

Overview

Your future position:
Municipal Services Project Manager at Baxter & Woodman. Location options include Crystal Lake, Mokena, Naperville, Chicago, or Bannockburn, IL.

• Evaluate and review engineering submittals with municipal staff and Baxter & Woodman colleagues.
• Respond proactively to inquiries from Village Staff and Officials, developers, designers, and property owners.
• Review development plans for compliance with local requirements (stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, transportation).
• Coordinate work across municipal or County departments and with Baxter & Woodman staff.
• Assess permit needs from other agencies and impacts to on-site and adjacent facilities.
• Provide recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with development reviews.
• Prepare written development review reports; communicate with Village Staff, developers and designers.
• Assist with inter-governmental agreements and municipal budgets.
• Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects; act as engineering advisor as requested by municipal staff.
• Serve as part-time staff to local municipalities where required; represent Baxter & Woodman in municipal projects.
• Act as an administrative, management, and capital projects resource for municipal engagements.
• Assist in preparation and improvement of processes and procedures; provide on-site construction inspection services when needed.
• Assist in preparation of Utility Rate Studies and Utility Reporting required by EPA; assist in grant and loan funding applications and supporting exhibits.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Illinois Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within 12 months.

• 4+ years of experience with municipal governments or development projects requiring municipal permits.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, officials, and residents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with developers, designers, and outside permit agencies.
• Knowledge of stormwater management, water distribution, wastewater collection, and transportation facilities (parking, roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, accessibility).
• Experience in site and subdivision development design, review, and site construction inspection (preferred).
• Ability to manage and review work of less-experienced engineers; ability to work with local government staff and officials.
• Experience developing grants or municipal funding applications is desired.
• Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation).

The pay range for this role is $83,000–$115,000. Actual compensation is based on factors including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans;
Employee Assistance Program; financial planning; life and disability insurance; paid time off and holidays; parental leave; flexible work arrangements; 401k with advisory support; and Employee Stock Ownership program.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer.