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Milhouse Engineering and Construction

Engineering, construction, and program management services

Civil Engineering Site Development Manager - Site Development

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$160.3k - $195.9k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering is required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience designing site-civil projects, including 5 years managing multiple design teams performing the work.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois is required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team.
  • Technical background and experience managing projects for public agencies (CDB, PBC, CHA, CDOT), architects, or developers that use AutoCAD Civil 3D or other site-civil or drainage-related software.
  • Experience preparing civil engineering or utility plan sheets and specifications for site development and building projects.
  • Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and quality.
  • Organization and communication skills to create and execute project plans and respond to client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a civil engineering design team of three to six people, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
  • Oversee and assist with developing and producing site and utility design plans and specifications from start to finish for public and private clients in Illinois.
  • Oversee or develop conceptual site layouts, demolition, grading, utility, drainage and storm sewer plans, and permitting.
  • Maintain and grow positive client relationships and assist with business development efforts to expand the transportation project portfolio.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop staff while promoting a culture of innovation and work-life balance.
  • Ensure quality assurance and quality control are performed on every project.
  • Work on and manage billable projects for most of the work time, initially including the Chicago Housing Authority Brooks Homes underground infrastructure, the Public Building Commission Shoreline Mitigation Project, and the Chicago Department of Transportation Program Management Consultant for Chicago Works.

About the Company

Milhouse Engineering and Construction

Engineering, construction, and program management services

Milhouse Engineering and Construction provides engineering and construction services across civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and environmental disciplines, along with construction and program management. Its work is delivered through project-based contracts that span from initial design to completion, with teams handling engineering, coordination, and on-site construction management. They also offer value-added services like snow and groundskeeping to address extra client needs. The company differentiates itself by serving a wide range of sectors (transportation, education, healthcare, commercial, industrial) across nine states, combining multi-disciplinary engineering with hands-on construction management and a focus on safety and sustainability to support complex projects and long-term client relationships. Milhouse’s goal is to improve communities by delivering safer, more reliable infrastructure and sustainable solutions that meet clients’ specific requirements.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2001

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