The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking applications for the position of Project Manager / Civil Engineer II-V. The position functions as a project manager for the administration, design, and management of multiple engineering projects, contracts, and consultants. This individual reports directly to the Chief of Design and will implement engineering projects and take necessary steps to ensure that the project progresses and is completed on schedule and within budget. The employee will successfully coordinate the planning, design, and execution of capital improvement projects with various municipalities and the State of Illinois (IDOT).

Additionally, this position will provide engineering and management assistance for the design, construction, permitting and land acquisition departments of KDOT, will supervise, coordinate, review, and evaluate all phases of engineering, provide technical direction to consultants and other staff on design requirements, and will coordinate and execute requests for traffic and speed studies. Other tasks include providing technical guidance to ensure all department designs comply with county ordinances and developing project specifications. This position assists the Chief of Design in managing design contracts for the execution of capital projects and assists the Chief of Construction in the management and/or coordination of any construction or construction management contract including in-field management and testing.

Some duties and responsibilities may occur outside of regular work hours. The position requires above-average written and oral communication and organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, and effectively manage time. The job requires extensive use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.

The candidate should meet the following job requirements to be considered for the position:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. The possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license issued by the State of Illinois is required for a Civil Engineer Level II.
Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued from the State of Illinois is required for Civil Engineer Levels III-V.
Minimum 3 years of experience in highway design, safety, and traffic management
Knowledge of highway ordinances, codes, MUTCD Manual, federal and state design and construction standards, and state statutes
Possession of a valid Illinois Driver's license

Salary will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the desired candidate.

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