Director of Civil Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Civil/Transportation to provide technical leadership and oversee the development of all projects within our group. The ideal candidate will implement strategic vision, leverage technical expertise, and apply strong leadership skills to ensure the success of their team’s projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the transportation division, aligning with the company's overall mission and vision.
• Expand business volume with existing and new clients.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transportation projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Administer responsibilities including quality oversight, maintaining a 15% overall profitability for the group, ensuring adherence to the Project Management Plan, conducting recovery plan reviews for projects over budget or schedule, overseeing invoicing, reviewing staffing requirements, and conducting performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure team utilization goals are met or exceeded.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and project managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the civil, transportation, and construction sectors, including proposal development and presentations.
• Support proposal opportunities that are strategically aligned with the group.
• Participate in the RFP/RFQ process, including site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical execution plans, schedules, and interviews.
• Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, project management, and regulatory requirements.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in civil/transportation engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a lead role.
• Extensive experience working on various transportation projects is essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.