Design-Build Manager

Your future position: Design-Build Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Location: Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Mokena, IL

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman formed a strategic partnership with Boller Construction to form Baxter & Woodman Boller Design Build that focuses on the alternative deliver method of design-build. Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Design-Build Manager in our Water/Wastewater Group. The Design-Build Manager will assist with managing projects, developing business, serving clients, and designing drinking water, wastewater and other infrastructure projects for design-build in our Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Mokena, IL office. A successful candidate will benefit from a unique opportunity to advance quickly to a management position leading technical teams, design-build teams, and/or coordinating marketing efforts. This role would also be involved with the Water/Wastewater Group managing projects and designing drinking water and wastewater projects.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Lead the planning, developing, coordinating, and ensuring successful completion of design-build projects.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules to assure successful delivery of projects on time and on budget.
• Prepare engineering project proposals in coordination with the Boller Construction, Department Managers, the Vice President of Water Manager, and the Marketing Department.
• Collaborate with Baxter & Woodman Boller Design Build and sub-contractors to assemble pricing, develop proposals, and determine solutions.
• Work with Boller Construction and other contractors directly on design-build projects.
• Make decisions independently and take responsibility for project engineering solutions.
• Lead single and multi-disciplined projects for both design-build and design-bid-build.
• Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with Baxter & Woodman Boller Design Build, peers, and management team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring of project team members.
• Develop and enhance client relationships and business growth.
• Work with Department Managers to develop department standards and complete peer reviews.

Education/Certification Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, environmental emphasis.
• Registered professional engineering license, Illinois preferred.

Must-haves, what you will bring

• 8 or more years of experience in the design and project management of water and wastewater projects. This could also include design-build experience.
• Ability to lead, manage, and collaborate with design-build team members.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment for both engineering design and contractors.

Compensation The pay range for this role is $110,000-$130,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer