The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking applications for the full time position of Project Manager for the administration, design, and management of multiple engineering projects, contracts, and consultants. This position also will assist with oversight of the County’s bridge inspection efforts, as well as budgeting for the County’s bridge program. This position is responsible for implementing Phase I/II engineering projects and taking the necessary steps to ensure that the projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Project types include roadway, traffic, safety and bridge improvements. The employee must be able to successfully coordinate the planning, design and execution of capital improvement projects with various townships, municipalities, the State of Illinois (IDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The employee must provide engineering and management assistance for design, construction, permitting and land acquisition divisions, supervise, coordinate, review and evaluate all phases of engineering and provide technical direction to consultants and other staff on design requirements. The employee must be familiar with National Bridge Inspection Standards or willing to participate in bridge inspector training. The employee will not conduct most of the County’s bridge inspections, but will be a resource to evaluate the County’s inventory. Some duties and responsibilities will occur outside of regular work hours. The position requires above average written and oral communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others and effectively manage time. The job requires extensive use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Publisher.
The candidate must meet the following job requirements to be considered for this position:
• Four to eight years of experience in transportation engineering and/or project management
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and Illinois Professional Engineering License, or Engineer Intern progressing to a P.E.
• Experience with Phase I and Phase II projects following FHWA/IDOT guidelines.
• Knowledge of highway ordinances, codes, MUTCD Manual, federal and state design and construction standards and state statutes relating to land acquisition
• Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s license
