Municipal Project Manager

About the role

Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc., the #1 ranked civil engineering firm in Arizona for 22 consecutive years and recognized as one of the Best Place to Work for the last 6 years in a row, is seeking exceptional candidates to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including potable water transmission and distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, stormwater facilities, roadway improvements, site development, and parks and recreation infrastructure.
• Lead preparation of engineering basis of design reports, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and final design documents including construction drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, developing scopes of work, negotiating contracts, presenting technical findings, and ensuring responsive communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and work plans; monitor progress to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Cookordination with subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Provide quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on design deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and constructability.
• Mentor, supervise, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, EITs, CAD designers, and project staff to support career development and strengthen technical expertise within the team.
• Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, and client presentations to help grow municipal engineering services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Azriaral Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with at least 3 years in project management overseeing municipal infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with the design and permitting of municipal infrastructure projects including water, sewer, stormwater, and roadway improvements.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD and other modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of municipal codes, MAG standards, and permitting processes and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for technical deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Azriaral Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with at least 3 years in project management overseeing municipal infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with the design and permitting of municipal infrastructure projects including water, sewer, stormwater, and roadway improvements.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD and other modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of municipal codes, MAG standards, and permitting processes and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for technical deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in civil engineering design
• Project management expertise
• Strong client relationship skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
• Flexible schedules
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employer-paid LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• In-house training, mentoring, and professional development support
• Employee Appreciation and recognition programs

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance-based bonus opportunities

Schedule

Flexible schedules

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• In-house training, mentoring, and professional development support
• Employee Appreciation and recognition programs

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Equal Opportunity Employer

WOODPATEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.