Lochmueller Group

Civil Engineering Regional Leader

Lochmueller Group • $100K — $130K *
Champaign, IL 61820Hybrid
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering or environmental services with leadership experience
  • IDOT project experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success in increasing market share
  • Strong understanding of financial management in the AEC industry
  • Exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct operations across all Illinois offices, ensuring alignment with company culture and policies
  • Serve as the primary representative of the firm, managing key client relationships and identifying growth opportunities
  • Oversee regional business plans and maintain accountability for sales performance
  • Collaborate with Discipline Leaders for workload distribution and monitor regional productivity
  • Drive long-term growth planning by identifying emerging markets and strategic opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible scheduling, telecommuting options, and generous leave policies
  • 401k with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Support for professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • Discretionary annual bonuses and competitive compensation package
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an IllinoisRegional Leader to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and guide operations across our Illinois region. In this high-impact role, you will provide leadership across our Illinois offices, representing the firm in the marketplace, developing strategic relationships, and fostering a strong, aligned workplace culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-driven leader who thrives on building teams, expanding markets, and delivering long-term growth in a Best Places to Work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Regional Leadership: Provide leadership and direction across all Illinois offices, ensuring alignment with company culture, policies, and strategic priorities. Direct and manage regional administrative operations, including office coordination, resource planning, and approval of expenditures in alignment with the region's financial plan. Maintain accountability for operational performance, staffing, and overall regional effectiveness. Collaborate with Discipline Leaders and Human Resources to address personnel issues, identify staffing needs, and lead recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts. Directly manage and develop regional staff, including Area Managers, Client Service Managers, and administrative team members (as applicable), with responsibility for performance management, goal setting, and ongoing staff development.
  • Sales & Business Development Leadership: Serve as the firm's primary representative across Illinois, maintaining key client relationships and acting as the face and voice of Lochmueller Group with agencies, partners, and stakeholders. Identify market opportunities and develop and execute regional business plans to drive growth across all service lines. Lead pursuit strategy, including teaming decisions and final go/no-go recommendations, in coordination with marketing and technical leadership. Maintain accountability for regional sales performance, market share growth, and achievement of revenue goals. Promote the firm's services through active participation in industry events, professional organizations, and community engagement, while expanding brand awareness and developing long-term client relationships.
  • Production & Delivery Leadership: Partner with Discipline Leaders and Department Managers to ensure appropriate workload distribution, resource allocation, and staff utilization across the region. Monitor regional performance to maintain productivity and billable utilization. Reinforce and ensure consistent implementation of QA/QC practices and collaborate with leadership to resolve project delivery, quality, or client concerns. Provide mentorship and leadership to project teams to support production excellence, operational consistency, and professional development.
  • Growth & Strategic Leadership: Lead and contribute to long-term growth planning for the Illinois region, including identification of emerging markets, service expansion opportunities, and strategic hires. Collaborate with senior leadership to align regional strategies with company-wide objectives and drive execution of strategic initiatives. Maintain accountability for positioning the region for sustained growth, improved market presence, and overall business performance.


Qualifications for this role:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is not necessary but helpful.
  • Typically requires 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, environmental services, or a closely related field with demonstrated leadership, networking, and business development capabilities.
  • IDOT project experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success increasing market share within a discipline or geographic area.
  • Sound business judgment and the ability to contribute to project pursuit and growth strategies.
  • Strong understanding of financial management principles in the AEC industry.
  • Experience with project management and accounting software is helpful.
  • Exceptional organization skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license with willingness to travel as needed to attend client meetings, office visits, industry events, and project pursuits.


What we offer:

  • Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP, HSA, FSA, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
  • Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, paternal leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
  • Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, 401k student loan repayment benefit, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to you, competitive compensation package including potential for discretionary annual bonus
  • Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development


About Lochmueller Group

Lochmueller Group Careers

There has never been a better time to join the dynamic team at Lochmueller Group—the leading force in innovative infrastructure solutions.

Work You’ll Do

Join Lochmueller Group’s esteemed team to assist in pioneering projects that redefine urban planning and infrastructure. Engage in transformative work that propels industries forward with Lochmueller Group’s commitment to innovation and leadership. Position yourself uniquely in the marketplace, where technology, industry expertise, and sustainable innovation converge. Collaborate with a professional team of advisors and engineers to help communities and clients achieve their developmental aspirations. Become part of the largest network of infrastructure experts, dedicated to advancing public and private sector projects.

Introducing the Lochmueller Group Professional Development Program

The program is designed to foster a market-leading team to guide and support some of the most significant urban and environmental projects.

Do Innovative Work

Be part of a team that stands at the nexus of technology, industry knowledge, and environmental sustainability.

Drive Innovative Solutions

Deliver targeted solutions through a depth of engineering experience and a commitment to innovation that’s unparalleled in the industry.

Be Part of a Great Team

Engage with a wide-ranging technology stack and harness the capabilities of a team renowned for its global impact and solution-driven approach.

Future-proof Your Career

Advance your career with Lochmueller Group, where the opportunities for growth and professional development are as boundless as your ambition. Benefit from comprehensive training, development programs, and certification support.

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Discover how Lochmueller Group leads projects like city-wide traffic optimization and eco-friendly infrastructure developments that not only anticipate future needs but drive them.

The Lochmueller Leadership and Diversity Initiative

This initiative enhances service capabilities and empowers teams to lead and innovate through diversity training and leadership development. Clients across regions look to Lochmueller Group for strategies and solutions that drive community growth and operational efficiency.

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101 employees
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Technical Services
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