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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 plan, design, and execute capital improvement projects which often includes coordination with various local and state agencies. Additionally, this position will provide technical direction to consultants and other staff on design requirements, and will coordinate and execute requests for traffic and speed studies. This position assists the Chief of Construction in the management and/or coordination of any construction or construction management contract including in-field design changes 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 engineering programs for project management and traffic modeling. Overtime work may be required depending on the projects assigned.
The candidate should meet the following job requirements to be considered for the position:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and, at a minimum, 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 to 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.
Application deadline: Open till filled
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2024 BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Medical* – Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
Three medical plans to choose from: 1 PPO, and 2 HMO plans
Full-time employee eligibility: 30 or more hours per week the 83%-employer/17%-employee cost share. 21 – 30 hours employee pays full rate.
Vision coverage* – Eye Med (included with medical)
Prescription Drug* – Express Scripts (included with medical)
Annual Wellness Program – (included with medical)
MERP*- Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
This plan will reimburse you for eligible out of pocket expenses (copays, deductibles, coinsurance, and the difference in premiums) you incur if you are on another plan (such your spouse or parents plan) and elect not to enroll in one of Kane County’s medical plans.
Dental*– Cigna
2 plans to choose from: DPPO or DHMO
FSA* – Health, Dependent Care, or Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
IMRF – Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
4.5% Employee Contribution, vested in life pension after 10 years’ service
Provides disability coverage after one year of service
Contribute up to 10% additional with high yield return
Deferred Compensation Program – 457(b) plan through Voya
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Eligible after 6 months, 80% of course cost, up to $2,400 per year.
NCPERS Voluntary Group Life Insurance
AFLAC
Holidays – 14 paid days
Vacation as per Policy Handbook – Two weeks annually after one year of service.
Sick/Personal time – accrued at 5 sick days per year after 90 days of continuous employment. Unused sick/personal time is applied to extended illness bank.
Extended illness – accrue 1 day per month after 6 months of continuous employment. Extended illness time can bank up to a maximum of 240 days. For use while under the care of a physician.
*Eligible first of the month after 30 days of continuous employment
