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Manager, Civil Engineering - Transportation

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Milhouse is excited to welcome a Manager - Civil Engineering, Transportation to our Civil team! If you are open-minded, solution driven with a forward thinking attitude and consider yourself a great mentor then this may be the opportunity for you!

As an integral member of our leadership team and a technical leader, you will oversee our Transportation Team in new and existing IDOT, CDOT, Illinois Tollway, Cook County, and municipal projects. In addition, you will be responsible for the quality, schedule and productivity of our work.

You will lead the and energetic transportation team while aiming for significant growth nationally both in head count, revenue and even to reach a level of independence as a standalone business unit ith your contribution. It is all within reach, as we add more strong leaders to our Milhouse Family!

**Please note this role will follow our hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office at either our downtown Chicago office or Lombard office.

What You Will Do:

  • Supervises and/or performs work involving the preparation of roadway and highway design using the appropriate client standards at both conceptual and final design levels.
  • Assignment or assumption of Project Manager roles, depending on the project
  • Maintaining and developing client relationships
  • Manage the quality, schedule and budget of transportation projects to meet client and Milhouse requirements.
  • Strong organization and communication skills as required to create and execute project plans, respond to client requirements in a timely fashion and recommend improvements to the operations of the Transportation Division.
  • Preparation of the technical portion of proposals and working with Marketing Department
  • Responsible for growing the backlog of Milhouse transportation work and ensuring group profitability
  • Assuring that Quality Assurance/Quality Control is being performed on every project
  • Coaching/mentoring and developing staff.
  • Creating and enforcing project quality plans.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A thorough knowledge of MicroStation
  • experience with OpenRoads, AutoTURN and other Bentley and other vendor transportation related software packages.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
  • Membership in one professional organization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Your Background:

  • Civil Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited institution.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience designing highway/roadway projects which includes 5 years of managing design teams performing the work.
  • Demonstrated experience and success working with IDOT, CDOT, CCDOTH, Tollway, and area municipalities.
  • Registration as a Professional Civil or Structural Engineer is required, Illinois PE registration .
  • Licenses in the various other states, which we operate in.
  • Experience with business development and marketing of clients required.

Why Join the Civil Team? Here's why:

If you are looking to join an energetic and growing department, then the Milhouse Civil team might be the perfect fit for you. Beyond exciting Architectural, Transportation, Site Civil, and Structural project opportunities of all sizes and complexities, the Civil team also holds monthly team lunches and quarterly socials. We want to ensure that all our team members are engaged and maintaining the work life balance that is necessary to maximize their potential. If this sounds like a fit for you, then apply today!

Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.

We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.

Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction

Important Notice to US Applicants

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits List:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Insurance

401(k) Plan

Transit Benefits Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Education & Development Program

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Wellness Program

Employee Recognition Program

Lunch and Learns

Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)

Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support

Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)

Company DescriptionMilhouse is a family of companies dedicated to improving communities around the world. Our expertise spans civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering, general contracting, carpentry, program management, vegetation management, and real estate development.

Where others see just another project, we see an opportunity to drive meaningful change for our clients and the people they serve. Every day, we make a positive impact—delivering smarter solutions, revitalizing spaces, and building a stronger, more resilient world.Company DescriptionMilhouse is a family of companies dedicated to improving communities around the world. Our expertise spans civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering, general contracting, carpentry, program management, vegetation management, and real estate development.\r\n\r\nWhere others see just another project, we see an opportunity to drive meaningful change for our clients and the people they serve. Every day, we make a positive impact—delivering smarter solutions, revitalizing spaces, and building a stronger, more resilient world.

Manager, Civil Engineering - Transportation

Chicago, IL
Full time

Published on 07/12/2025

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