Civil Manager

Description

Civil Engineering Manager

KDM Engineering has a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial minded Civil Engineering Group Manager to serve as lead for the growing Civil Department at KDM. The ideal candidate will help expand civil engineering work with existing clients and develop new clients and business, while managing multiple projects and employees. This individual will be open-minded, innovative, and determined to create similar growth alongside the other business units within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Develop plans      for business development and report to Engineering Program Manager
• Manage multiple      engineering projects at one time
• Manage capital      projects from concept thru completion
• Lead project      scope, budget preparation, process planning, permitting, execution and      control of assigned projects
• Manage a team of      other Project Engineers, Technicians, and CAD Designers
• Assist in      preparation of technical reports and permit applications
• Use of      computer-aided design (AutoCAD) packages to design projects
• Help determine      changes within civil department that include new hires and terminations      within the project group
• Train, support,      and develop your team members
• Assist in      updating the design processes and checklists. 
• Review designs      and respond to RFI from contractors.
• Manage and      maintain client relationships. 

Qualifications

• PE (Professional Engineer) license in Illinois, and willing to become licensed in other      states 
• Minimum BS in Civil Engineering, master’s preferred
• Experience in the Utility Sector
• Must have  experience managing capital projects of at least $5MM
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a civil engineer role
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manager role
• Computer proficiency
• Must be open minded, creative, and confident
• Ability to work independently and on a team

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification and background screening
•  Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License  
• Hybrid work schedule. 3 days in-office (Tuesday, core in-office day) , 2 days work from home (if you have a home office setup)

  Why Choose KDM Engineering?

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering, KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance, and offering a truly inclusive work environment. 

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs, budgets, and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institute's Diverse Supplier Award, Capital One and Women Presidents’ Organization’s (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for eight years.

Our talented, experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs, project management, and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:  

• Challenging and Meaningful Work
• Competitive Base Salary  
• Comprehensive Benefits Package   
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Great Work-Life Balance  
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment  
• Organization with People-First Mentality    
• Dynamic Leadership Team
• A Culture that Values Your Input  

Full List of Benefits & Perks:  

• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules 
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off.
• Paid holidays.
•  Volunteer leave
•  Performance bonuses
•  HSA
• Transit program
• Career coach on-staff
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Culture engagement group
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team-building outings
• Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Equal Employment Opportunity:  

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  

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