Municipal Services Project Manager

About the role

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Municipal Services Project Manager in our Municipal Services Department. This role includes a variety of municipal engineering tasks, such as reviewing development proposals, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with various municipal and county departments.

Responsibilities

• Work with municipal and B&W staff to evaluate and review engineering submittals.
• Respond proactively to inquiries from Village Staff and Officials, developers, designers, and property owners.
• Review development plans for compliance with local requirements, including Stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation aspects.
• Cook up work done by other municipal or County departments, and by other B&W staff.
• Aim to assess the need for permits from other agencies.
• Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities.
• Propose improvements to on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development reviews.
• Write development review reports; communicate with Village Staff, developers, and designers.
• Help assist with inter-governmental agreements and prepare municipal budgets.
• Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.
• Act as an Engineering advisor and perform tasks as requested by the municipal staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Illinois Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• 4+ years' experience working for municipal governments or on development projects requiring municipal permits.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, officials, and residents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with developers, designers, and outside permit agencies.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with transportation facilities, including parking, roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and accessibility requirements.
• Experience in site and subdivision development design and review, and site construction inspection is preferred.
• Ability to manage and review work done by less-experienced engineers.
• Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
• Prior experience developing grants or municipal funding applications is desired.
• Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation).

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Must have an Illinois Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.

Skills

• Technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, officials, and residents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with developers, designers, and outside permit agencies.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with transportation facilities, including parking, roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and accessibility requirements.
• Experience in site and subdivision development design and review, and site construction inspection is preferred.
• Ability to manage and review work done by less-experienced engineers.
• Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
• Prior experience developing grants or municipal funding applications is desired.

Benefits

Baxter & Woodman offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support the holistic well-being of our employees. These include healthcare offerings, an Employee Assistance Program, financial planning programs, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. We also offer generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $90,000-$120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer.