Director of Civil/Transporation

The Director of Civil/Transportation provides technical leadership, plans, organizes, and oversees the development of all projects and work within their group. The Director of Civil/Transportation will implement the strategic vision, leverage their technical expertise, and apply strong leadership skills to ensure the success of their team’s projects.

They will drive the growth and profit goals of their team by ensuring that Milhouse meets customer expectations. The Director will lead a team specializing in the planning, design, and construction administration within multiple engineering disciplines required for their field.

• 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 but not limited to 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, particularly IDOT. 
• 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. 
• Cultivate effective relationships with clients and team members. 
• 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. 

• Strong knowledge of civil and transportation engineering principles, design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWA), and relevant software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, etc.). 
• Ability to oversee multiple projects, manage budgets, allocate resources, and ensure quality control while mitigating risks. 
• Experience mentoring engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment, and driving team performance. 
• Strong networking skills, ability to secure new projects, and manage client relationships, proposals, and contracts. 
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local transportation regulations, permitting processes, and funding mechanisms. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports, presentations, and contract negotiations. 
• Ability to align civil/transportation projects with business goals, anticipate industry trends, and make informed executive decisions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in civil/transportation engineering, with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Extensive experience working with IDOT on various transportation projects is essential.

Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.

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. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.

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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 Disability 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)