Roadway Engineering Lead

We are looking for an experienced Senior Roadway Project Manager to join our firm in Central Illinois. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in not only managing roadway design projects but also playing a key role in our efforts to grow our team and the roadway service line in the regional market. This position offers a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to make a significant impact on our organization's growth trajectory while perpetuating our core values and driving innovation and excellence in transportation engineering.   Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.  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 much of our work involves roadway and bridge design for various local agencies and state DOT’s.   For over 40 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 of this role will include:

• Team Leadership: Assist in building the roadway team in Central Illinois. As the team grows, this position will lead the team to produce high quality deliverables on roadway projects, provide mentorship and guidance to junior-level engineers and other team members, and foster a collaborative and positive work environment among the team.
• Project Management: Serve as a project manager for roadway/highway design projects, overseeing and participating in project execution from initiation to completion. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
• Project Delivery & Quality: Perform quality checks on work performed by project team members. Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major projects. Prepare project documents, design, conduct analyses, interpret data, and plan and coordinate the engineering work to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings and specifications. Serve as a technical expert in this discipline. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement measures to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of work.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of service, communication, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assist with business development. Prepare proposals and/or funding applications.
• You may also be involved in other various responsibilities and projects in this role.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Roadway/Highway design engineering
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Experience with project management and accounting software
• Exceptional organization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

What we offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – at ZERO cost to you!
• Flexible Scheduling/ Telecommuting Opportunities
• Potential year-end bonus
• Frequent Employee Engagement Events
• Rich coverage for major medical insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Student loan repayment benefit