Roadway Design Department Manager
Graphic / Design
Full Time
We are actively seeking a skilled and experienced civil engineering leader to serve as our Roadway Department Manager in St. Louis. As the Department Manager, you will play a key role in our department by leading the Roadway Design team, fostering a collaborative work environment, mentoring team members, and contributing to the department's overall growth and success. This position involves project management and oversight, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of project objectives, while maintaining strong client relationships and adherence to regulatory and quality standards. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, people-centric company with tremendous growth opportunities. 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 most of our work involves roadway and bridge design for various local public 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: Means “from the heart” – 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:
- Department Leadership: Lead and manage a team or teams, including engineers and technicians. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Foster a positive workplace culture and ensure professional growth and development of department team members. Guide the team to deliver high-quality results. Conduct performance appraisals. Identify staffing needs and actively participate in recruiting and hiring. Ensure effective resource allocation.
- Project Management: Ensure the department’s project deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Plan, organize, and direct department activities, including project management, design, and construction oversight. Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major projects. Serve as a project manager on various roadway projects. Perform QC/QA as needed.
- Client and Stakeholder Relations: Develop new client relationships and seek out opportunities for new business. Maintain strong relationships with existing clients. Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and specifications.
- 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 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) – Become an employee-owner!
- Availability of flexible work hours and part-time telecommuting
- 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