Civil Engineering - Site Development Section Manager

Civil Engineering - Site Development Section Manager

Milhouse is looking for an energetic and driven manager to join our downtown Chicago office. As the Section Manager of Civil Engineering for Site Development, you will lead a team of engineers, oversee projects, and ensure quality delivery for our clients.

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• Lead and manage a civil engineering design team of three to six people, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
• Oversee and assist with the development and production of site and utility design plans and specifications from start to finish for public and private clients in Illinois.
• Design tasks typically include the oversight / development of conceptual site layouts, demo, grading, utility, drainage/storm sewer plans and permitting.
• Maintain and grow positive client relationships and assist with business development efforts.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff while promoting a culture of innovation and work-life balance.
• Assure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control is performed on every project.
• Work on and manage billable projects for a majority of your time, including projects such as:
• Chicago Housing Authority – Brooks Homes underground infrastructure
• Public Building Commission – Shoreline Mitigation Project
• Chicago Dept of Transportation – Program Management Consultant for Chicago Works

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience designing site-civil projects, including 5 years managing multiple design teams.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, able to motivate and mentor a team.
• Technical background and experience managing projects for public agencies (CDB, PBC, CHA, CDOT), architects or developers, using AutoCAD Civil 3D or other site-civil/drainage software.
• Experience preparing civil engineering/utility plan sheets and specifications for site development and building projects.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, attention to detail and quality.
• Robust organization and communication skills for creating and executing project plans.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Coverages
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Competitive Base Salary
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Incentives
• Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training)
• Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Extracurricular Sports Teams
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Transit Benefits Program
• Charitable Events and Activities

Milhouse is a pay transparency non‑discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias. We participate in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process.

Apply today to join our growing Civil team and contribute to innovative engineering projects across Chicago.