Service Lead - Public Works

Description

An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Service Lead to join our growing Public Works team in Vernon Hills, Illinois. 

What you can expect:

The Service Lead will report to the Division Director and requires independent work skills in the day-to-day operations. They will collaborate with GHA staff, clients, as as well outside agencies to implement corporate and division objectives, goals, and strategic initiatives. This role is an exempt, salary, position. We offer a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership role to fully manage all contractual responsibilities of assigned projects with our clients.
• Mentoring and management of junior staff assigned to projects.
• Client management and team coordination with other professionals as necessary to perform work.
• Attendance and management of meetings with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, sub-consultants, other in-house team members, and contractors.
• Preparation of proposals, which include scope, schedules, and budget.

Why GHA? 

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts. Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you! 

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Related Bachelor’s Degree required in field related to the projects managed.

• Formal training in project management preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE:

• Related project experience including eight (8) years as a project manager.

• Experience participating in industry professional societies preferred.

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License and registered insured personal vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Perform at a high level in staff management, client management or a combination of both as summarized below.

• Manage a staff of six (6) to twelve (12) direct reports and/or a Project Manager II with responsibilities that include:

  • • Completing yearly goals development and achievement

    • Conducting yearly performance reviews and providing input on compensation adjustments

    • Planning staff career development and facilitating training to align with team needs across multiple project teams

    • Prioritizing non-billable team assignments

• Possess a thorough understanding of the requirements and processes of high complexity projects sufficient for reviewing work products.

• Use project management tools to monitor project schedule, budget and manpower requirements across multiple project teams and communicate those expectations accordingly. This includes reviewing draft invoices from Project Managers and discussing project performance.

• Ability to shift team priorities when needed during project development.

• Perform site visits to observe and/or troubleshoot complex issues when required.

• Lead project-related communication and meetings with clients and other stakeholders or monitors the communication from support teams.

• Manage overall client relationship with GHA.

• Ability to lead the development of project proposals or lead specific elements of the proposal, as well as seek new opportunities to submit proposals.

• Proficiency with software products:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • PDF editing software (Adobe, etc.)

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $118,913 - $183,144