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Milhouse Engineering and Construction

Engineering, construction, and program management services

Foreman

Full-Time
$25 - $28/hr+ Signing Bonus + Stay Bonus + Referral Bonus
Mid
McDonough, GA, USA
In Person
Grounds & LandscapingTree Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have field experience as vegetation management crew member.
  • Must have the ability to evaluate circuit conditions and hours required to complete required clearances to utility specifications.
  • Must have computer knowledge.
  • Must be able to communicate with various levels of field and management personnel and write reports.
  • Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
  • Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
  • Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
  • Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
  • Must be able to traverse various terrains.
  • Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
  • Must be able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.
  • Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work).
  • Must have knowledge of heavy equipment.
  • Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
  • Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
  • Ability to meet DOT medical certification requirements and obtain a valid DOT Medical Card within 2 weeks from start date.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Records Check (MVR).
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
  • Leads vegetation management crews.
  • Ensures utility specifications are followed.
  • Coordinate with General Foreman.
  • Pre-inspect projects and develop recommended management plans, matching labor and equipment resources to work and cost estimates.
  • Maintain accurate project circuit maps noting project status, crew locations and estimated completion dates.
  • Inspect crews, start/stop times and identification of project shop locations.
  • Audit time sheets for accuracy.
  • Assist with customer notifications and customer complaints.
  • Preview work assignments and conduct post work critiques for each crew.
  • Maintain an adequate inventory of tools and supplies to sufficiently support the compliment of assigned crews.
  • Coordinate activities with the General Foreperson working with the utility to ensure customer’s requirements are achieved.
  • This is a minimum 40 hour work week.
  • Performs other duties as required.

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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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • Chicago awarded Milhouse up to $15 million for sewer management on June 18, 2026.
  • Milhouse led Kenwood Academy upgrades, showing repeat public-school execution in 2026.
  • Crain's named Melanie Jefferies and Wilbur Milhouse to 2026 leadership lists.

What critics are saying

  • JPI Group sued Milhouse in 2024 for breach of contract in Pennsylvania federal court.
  • Chicago's sewer contract is task-order based, so revenue remains non-guaranteed.
  • One adverse judgment could damage bonding capacity and slow public-award wins.

What makes Milhouse Engineering and Construction unique

  • Milhouse ranked No. 16 among Chicago engineering firms on July 21, 2026.
  • Its civil-to-MEP, construction, and program-management stack reduces handoff risk.
  • Chicago remains Milhouse's home market, reinforcing deep public-sector relationships.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Parental Leave

Company News

Milhouse Engineering and Construction
Sep 29th, 2026
Q3 2026 newsletter - insights for infrastructure leaders.

Q3 2026 newsletter - insights for infrastructure leaders. Creating lasting value requires looking at the bigger picture. At Milhouse, that means understanding its clients, the infrastructure they manage, and the communities that depend on it. It means looking beyond the immediate project to make thoughtful decisions, solve the right problems, and deliver solutions that create a positive impact for decades to come. In this issue, Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. share perspectives on some of the challenges and opportunities shaping infrastructure today and what leaders should be thinking about as they plan for what comes next. Infrastructure insights. How multidisciplinary engineering can reduce risk on complex airport projects. Early coordination across disciplines helps keep airport projects moving while protecting ongoing operations. Grid modernization is not an engineering capacity problem. It is a delivery risk problem. See how utilities can reduce delivery risk and advance grid modernization without overburdening internal teams. How tolling agencies can lead the next era of equitable transportation infrastructure. Transparent investment, inclusive payment options, responsible data, and community engagement can build tolling systems people trust. Every drop counts: improving non-revenue water through data validity. Better NRW data starts with better processes. Explore practical ways utilities can strengthen water audits and make more confident decisions. Recognition. Milhouse continues its rise among Chicago's largest Engineering Firms. Milhouse has been ranked No. 16 on Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 list of the largest engineering firms in the Chicago area, rising three positions from the previous year. The recognition reflects its continued growth and increasing capacity to help public- and private-sector clients improve the infrastructure, facilities, and essential systems that keep the Chicago region moving. Award-Winning infrastructure creates value from waste. WSSC Water's Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility Bioenergy Project is transforming biosolid waste into functional Class A biosolids and renewable natural gas while reducing operational waste, energy use, and environmental impact. As a subcontractor to PC Construction, Milhouse designed the underground natural gas and renewable natural gas lines, including the connection to the Washington Gas system, as well as the facility's fire protection sprinkler systems. The project has earned eight national and regional honors for sustainability, design, construction craftsmanship, project excellence, and safety. These recognitions demonstrate what innovative infrastructure and strong project partnerships can accomplish. Recognized among the nation's leading building Engineering Firms. Milhouse has earned three recognitions in Building Design+Construction's 2026 Giants 400 Report, ranking among the nation's leading Engineering Architecture firms, Top 90 K-12 School Engineering Firms, and Top 75 Sports Facility Engineering Firms. Its facilities work is about making buildings better. Whether Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is improving an existing facility or helping bring a new one to life, quality engineering can make a meaningful difference in how a building performs and how people experience it. These recognitions reflect the exceptional work its teams are doing to create a positive impact, one building at a time. The heart of the house. As Milhouse Charities enters its 14th year of service, Executive Director Dr. Dawn Milhouse shared these words: "Generational impact remains long after the work is finished and the crews are gone. Milhouse Charities continues the work it was founded to do in 2012: creating a positive impact through access, STEM education, opportunity, hands-on service in the field, and meaningful investment in the communities we serve. We believe legacy lives not in what we leave behind, but in what continues to move forward through people, families, and future generations. That is Purpose in Motion. This is year 14." Developing the next generation. Developing the next generation of AEC talent means giving emerging professionals opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and experience the industry firsthand. Throughout the summer, Milhouse interns gained hands-on experience, connected with industry leaders, and saw infrastructure in action through visits to O'Hare International Airport, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and active project sites. By investing in practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to the many career paths within AEC, Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is helping prepare the next generation to shape the infrastructure and communities of the future. Be a part of its story. This December, Milhouse is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is collecting stories from the clients, partners, team members, and friends who have helped shape its journey. Your story could highlight a memorable project, a relationship built along the way, a challenge Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. solved together, or a moment that captures what Milhouse has meant to you. Selected stories may be featured in its anniversary campaign as Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. celebrate its journey and look ahead to what Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. can accomplish together. Let's move your next project forward. If you are planning a new initiative, navigating a complex infrastructure challenge, or looking for ways to improve delivery, its team is ready to help.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction
Jul 21st, 2026
Milhouse continues its rise among Chicago's largest engineering firms.

Milhouse continues its rise among Chicago's largest engineering firms. Chicago-based firm advances three positions as it expands its role in major projects across the region CHICAGO, IL (July 21, 2026) - Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. (Milhouse), a Chicago-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering and construction firm, has been ranked No. 16 on Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 list of the largest engineering firms in the Chicago area. Milhouse rose from No. 19 the previous year, reflecting the firm's continued growth and increasing capacity to serve public- and private-sector clients throughout the region. "Chicago is our home, and every project we support is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the people and communities around us," said Wilbur C. Milhouse III, PE, Chairman and CEO. "Moving up this list is an important recognition of the meaningful work our team is doing across the city." Milhouse provides engineering, construction and program management services across utility networks, highways and tollways, airports, transportation systems, facilities and major developments. Milhouse teams help plan, design, manage, and deliver projects that modernize critical infrastructure and improve how the city functions. In Chicago, that work supports many of the systems and places people rely on every day. Crain's identified public infrastructure investment as a major driver of demand for engineering firms across the region. Milhouse is part of that momentum, supporting projects that improve mobility, strengthen reliability, and support the region's long-term growth. Professionals interested in joining the Milhouse team and helping shape Chicago's future can explore current opportunities at milhouseinc.com/careers. About Milhouse Milhouse is a family of companies united by a shared vision to be a positive impact. Founded in 2001 as an engineering firm, Milhouse has grown into an enterprise delivering engineering, construction, program management, vegetation management, and real estate development solutions. Across sectors, including aviation, transportation, utilities and facilities, Milhouse partners with clients to design, build and deliver projects that strengthen communities and create lasting value. Follow Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. on LinkedIn. Media Contact:

Milhouse Engineering and Construction
Jun 1st, 2026
Melanie Jefferies named a 2026 Notable leader in Architecture, Engineering and construction by Crain's Chicago Business.

Melanie Jefferies named a 2026 Notable leader in Architecture, Engineering and construction by Crain's Chicago Business. Recognition honors Jefferies' leadership in advancing Milhouse's engineering operations and creating lasting impact across Chicago communities. Melanie Jefferies, chief operating officer of engineering services at Milhouse, has been named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction list. Jefferies brings more than 14 years of architecture, engineering and construction experience to Milhouse, a Chicago-headquartered family of companies delivering engineering, construction, program management, vegetation management and real estate development solutions. In her role, she helps lead the firm's engineering services business by aligning operations, business development, finance, talent and quality to strengthen project delivery, support profitable growth and help teams deliver high-quality outcomes for clients. Crain's Chicago Business' Notable Leaders list highlights Chicago-area leaders who are shaping the region's built environments through business leadership, project impact, civic engagement and industry contributions. For Milhouse, Jefferies' recognition reflects the company's continued growth as a multidisciplinary enterprise that serves public and private clients while advancing work that creates lasting community impact. That operating discipline also informs her leadership as Owner and Principal of Milhouse Development, the real estate development arm of the Milhouse family of companies. Through Milhouse Development, Jefferies has helped expand Milhouse's role in the residential and commercial markets, connecting engineering and construction expertise with community-centered real estate investment and development. Milhouse Development was selected by the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development as a co-developer for the Missing Middle Housing Initiative, supporting the delivery of for-sale housing across Chicago's South Side and helping transform vacant lots in underinvested neighborhoods into new opportunities for homeownership and reinvestment. Jefferies' leadership reflects Milhouse's overarching approach to serving clients and communities: pairing technical expertise with disciplined operations and a clear understanding of long-term impact. Across its family of companies, Milhouse supports complex infrastructure and development work that requires strong coordination, accountability and a commitment to quality. "This recognition is meaningful because it reflects work that has always been bigger than one person," Jefferies said. "At Milhouse, I have the opportunity to work with teams who care deeply about the work and the communities we serve. Whether we are supporting clients through engineering services or advancing development work in Chicago neighborhoods, the goal is the same: to create value that lasts." Jefferies is also an active civic and industry leader. She serves on the boards of City Year Chicago, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, and Milhouse Charities. She also is engaged with organizations that strengthen Chicago's real estate, business and built environment communities, including the Urban Land Institute, Chicago Urban League, and Lambda Alpha International's Ely Chicago Chapter. Jefferies' recognition by Crain's reinforces Milhouse's commitment to developing leaders who bring operational excellence, client focus and community purpose to the work shaping Chicago and beyond. About Milhouse Milhouse is a family of companies united by a shared vision to be a positive impact. Founded in 2001 as an engineering firm, Milhouse has grown into a multidisciplinary enterprise delivering engineering, construction, program management, vegetation management, and real estate development solutions. Across sectors including aviation, transportation, utilities, and facilities, Milhouse partners with clients to design, build and deliver projects that strengthen communities and create lasting value. Follow Milhouse on LinkedIn for the latest news. Media Contact:

Candor Electric
Feb 9th, 2026
Candor Electric Supports Major Facility Upgrades at Kenwood Academy High School

Candor Electric supports major facility upgrades at Kenwood Academy High School. February 9, 2026. Candor Electric is proud to have served as the electrical contractor for a critical renovation project at Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, for the Public Building Commission of Chicago. Led by Milhouse Engineering & Construction, and Gilbane Construction, the project delivered targeted upgrades and repairs across the historic campus, improving safety, accessibility, and building performance - while preserving the school's architectural character. This work was completed under a short timeframe and a limited budget, requiring close coordination, efficient phasing, and a clear focus on high-impact improvements. Candor Electric was honored to contribute to a project that directly benefits students, staff, and the broader Kenwood community. Project Overview Kenwood Academy High School is a landmark facility with decades of service to Chicago Public Schools. The renovation addressed immediate facility needs while ensuring upgrades met current city codes and ADA requirements. Milhouse provided architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, environmental, and construction administration services, serving as the architect of record for the improvements. Candor Electric partnered with Milhouse and fellow trades to modernize the school's electrical infrastructure and life-safety systems. Its work supported both the visible improvements - such as lighting in upgraded spaces - and the behind-the-scenes systems that keep the building reliable and secure. Candor Electric Scope of Work Candor Electric delivered comprehensive electrical and low-voltage upgrades to support the project's building improvements, including: New ComEd Service: To improve capacity and reliability, its team installed a new ComEd service to meet the updated needs of the school. This upgrade provides a stronger foundation for future growth and modernization. Expansion of Electrical Distribution System: Candor Electric, Inc. expanded the electrical distribution system to better serve renovated areas and new equipment loads. This included upgrades that enhance power routing, reliability, and maintainability across key zones of the building. Lighting Upgrades: Candor Electric completed lighting upgrades throughout modernized spaces, improving visibility, safety, and overall user comfort. These enhancements support more functional athletic, restroom, and circulation environments. Power for New Mechanical Equipment: Facility-wide mechanical improvements required significant new electrical support. Candor Electric, Inc. provided dedicated power infrastructure for new boilers, absorption chillers, and related DDC BAS components, helping stabilize building temperatures and improve energy performance. Communications Systems: Candor Electric, Inc. upgraded and expanded communications systems to ensure stronger connectivity, improved operational coordination, and a better technology backbone for the school community. Expansion of Fire Alarm System: Candor Electric expanded the fire alarm (F.A.) system, reinforcing life-safety coverage across renovated areas and ensuring compliance with current code requirements. Working Within a Historic Facility A defining feature of this renovation was the need to protect Kenwood Academy's historic architectural details while implementing modern upgrades. Many ceiling and roof areas required targeted repair, and interior improvements had to align with the building's existing character. Candor Electric's team worked carefully within these constraints, routing new systems with precision, minimizing disruption to preserved features, and coordinating field decisions quickly with Milhouse and other trades. The result is a set of upgrades that respect the past while supporting today's standards. Collaboration Executing a project of this complexity within a compressed schedule depends on teamwork. Candor Electric is grateful for the strong coordination among all trades and the leadership provided by Milhouse. Together, the team delivered upgrades that will: * Improve accessibility and safety for students and staff * Support more reliable heating and cooling performance * Increase electrical and communications capacity * Expand life-safety coverage across modernized spaces * Ensure compliance with City of Chicago and ADA requirements Most importantly, these improvements help Kenwood Academy continue serving students in a facility that is safer, more functional, and better equipped for the future. Candor Electric is committed to supporting educational facilities across Chicago with dependable electrical solutions that prioritize safety, performance, and long-term value. Candor Electric, Inc. is proud to have contributed to the Kenwood Academy upgrades and to help sustain vital community institutions through its work. Subscribe. Candor Electric E-News will keep you up to date on its latest projects, resources for customers, employee and company news. Candor Electric, Inc. will never share or sell your email or contact information, and you may unsubscribe at any time.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction
Apr 24th, 2025
Milhouse Named a 2025 Top 500 Design Firm by Engineering News-Record

"I am incredibly proud that Milhouse has been recognized as one of the nation's top design firms," stated Milhouse Chairman/CEO, Wilbur C. Milhouse III.