Northern Illinois Construction Management Leader
$140k - $197kFarnsworth Group
Location: Lisle, IL Job Id: 3715 # of Openings: 1 Farnsworth Group is seeking a Northern Illinois Construction Management Leader to lead and grow our Construction Management efforts throughout Northern Illinois. This leadership position will be responsible for resident engineering, project delivery, staff development, and strategic growth of construction management services across transportation, municipal, water, wastewater, and infrastructure markets. The successful candidate will work closely with leaders and technical staff across Sections and Groups as to expand client relationships, develop high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional project outcomes Posting Locations: Tinley Park, IL; Lisle, IL; Chicago, IL What You’ll Do: Lead the growth and strategic direction of Construction Management services throughout Northern Illinois. Oversee project delivery, staffing, quality management, and financial performance. Develop and maintain strong client relationships with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, counties, municipalities, transit agencies, and other infrastructure clients. Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities. Lead proposal development, interviews, contract negotiations, and project pursuits. Mentor and develop project managers, resident engineers, construction managers, and inspection staff. Collaborate with Farnsworth groups including Transportation, Municipal, Water Resources, Water/Wastewater, and Land Development. Support recruiting, workforce planning, and succession development efforts. Represent Farnsworth Group within industry organizations and professional associations. What You’ll Need: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Professional Engineer license preferred. 15+ years of experience delivering construction management services on transportation, municipal, and/or infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience leading construction engineering, inspection, or construction management programs. Experience working with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, municipalities, counties, or other public agencies. Proven leadership, project management, and business development experience.Strong communication and relationship-building skills Nice To Haves: Established relationships within the Northern Illinois infrastructure market. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven success winning and delivering complex infrastructure projects. Experience mentoring and developing technical staff. Strong understanding of project financial management and resource planning. Who We Are Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward. A Great Place to Work Certified For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work. Featured benefits and perks include: 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Short & Long-Term Disability Maternity and Paternity Leave Professional Development and Training Paid Time Off Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements Pet Insurance Plan Hybrid Work Program Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Salary Range: $140,000-$197,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity) Statement on Diversity and Inclusion Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Farnsworth Group
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