Roadway Engineering Division Manager

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced professional civil engineering leader to serve as the Roadway Division Manager for our Roadway Design team in Illinois.

About this role:

The Roadway Division Manager will oversee and be responsible for all of the roadway design team’s projects and staff for the State of Illinois, ensuring the division’s operational strategies and financial decisions are executed effectively and align with the overall strategies of the discipline and the firm. This includes mentoring the Roadway Team Managers and Project Managers; driving project profitability, quality, and accountability among Project Managers; investigating and developing new clients within Illinois; and expanding the roadway design teams footprint in existing offices and potentially new Illinois offices. The Illinois Division Manager will be in a high impact position, fostering a positive work environment while also collaborating with sales and revenue leadership and the Discipline Leader to expand the firm's market share within the State.

About the company:

Lochmueller Group is a growing engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure and recognized as an Illinois Best Place to Work.  We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our transportation design team offers a variety of services, but most of our work involves roadway, highway, and bridge design for various local public agencies and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

For over 45 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Division Leadership: 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. 
• Operations and Quality: 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. 
• Project Management: 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.
• Staff Management and Development: 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. 
• Client Relationships and Business Development: Working closely with regional leadership and the Discipline Leader to develop and implement growth strategies within the division. Working alongside management and business development staff to identify and pursue opportunities, crafting effective business development strategies. Supporting client engagement, fostering strong client relationships and retention within the division. Actively pursuing the expansion of the Division's market share in regional procurements and representing the Division at industry events. 
• Fiscal/Plan Performance: Overseeing financial aspects of the division, improving productivity and efficiency, and addressing negative project variances. Collaborating on budget development, implementing cost control measures, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. 
• As additional opportunities become available, this role may also perform other duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications for this role:

• 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

What we offer:

• 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

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochmueller Group fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. This position may be eligible for a Hybrid (part-time telecommuting) arrangement based out of any of our Illinois offices.