Hybrid Roadway Engineering Division Manager

at Lochmueller Group

• Job title: Roadway Engineering Division Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Edwardsville, United States

About the role

• Civil Engineering leader overseeing roadway design projects and staff in Illinois. Collaborating with teams to expand market presence and ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with Discipline Leaders and Regional Leaders to develop and implement operational strategies aligned with overall company objectives.
• Enforcing accountability measures for Project Managers, ensuring awareness of expectations and driving overall team performance.
• Directing division personnel and activities for project success.
• Collaborating with Project Managers to provide guidance related to client interactions.
• Monitoring project progress, performing QC/QA, and preparing reports to identify trends and progress.
• Ensuring project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Planning, organizing, and directing department activities, including project management, design, and construction oversight.
• Providing leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major projects.
• Serving as a project manager on various projects.
• Performing QC/QA and preparing reports to identify trends and progress.
• Directing multiple staff among the Illinois Roadway team, identifying staffing needs and actively participating in recruiting and hiring, conducting performance appraisals, ensuring effective resource allocation, and promoting a positive work culture.
• Mentoring direct reports and project managers and identifying training needs for staff development.
• Working closely with regional leadership and the Discipline Leader to develop and implement growth strategies within the division.
• Actively pursuing the expansion of the Division's market share in regional procurements and representing the Division at industry events.
• Overseeing financial aspects of the division, improving productivity and efficiency, and addressing negative project variances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Typically requires 20+ years of progressive experience in Roadway/Highway design engineering with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Extensive experience working on roadway design projects with IDOT and other Illinois municipalities.
• Extensive knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and financial management.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP, HSA, FSA, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
• Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, paternal leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
• Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, 401k student loan repayment benefit, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to you, competitive compensation package including potential for discretionary annual bonus
• Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development