Project Manager

About the role

Prairie Engineers is seeking a Project Manager in our SLED Market to guide work for state agencies, local governments, and K-12 and higher education clients. The heart of this role is leading delivery for existing clients and projects; connecting technical teams with client priorities and keeping scope, schedule, budget, and quality aligned from planning through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery: plan and guide scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and successful completion.
• Connect the team: coordinate engineers, surveyors, scientists, technicians, and other specialists around client goals.
• Build client trust: understand priorities, communicate clearly, and deliver responsive service across established relationships.
• Keep work moving: anticipate challenges, solve problems, manage project changes, and maintain focus on deadlines.
• Represent Prairie: work with public-sector clients and stakeholders at project meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Project leadership: at least five years of relevant project management or project leadership experience.
• Public-sector context: experience with government, education, public facilities, capital improvements, infrastructure, or related projects.
• Delivery skills: experience coordinating teams and managing project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, or procurement.
• Communication and judgment: strong organization, clear communication, initiative, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel in the U.S. as projects require.
• PE, PLS, or PMP certification welcome but not required.
• Candidates from construction, facilities, public administration, and other related fields are welcome; an engineering license is not required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Mentoring and career development
• Supportive and capable internal team
• Meaningful public projects with varied clients

Pay

Salary range $108,000 - $166,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience, and internal and external equity.

Schedule

Flexible remote, hybrid, or office arrangements.