Project Manager, Municipal

All aspects of multi-discipline projects and clients

Plan, direct, and coordinate activities including client meetings, public hearings, and public involvement events
Manage time frames and budgets
Anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly
Lead, coordinate and delegate work to multiple work teams working in multiple locations
Work directly with municipal client staff to deliver CIP programs and or projects, potentially on-site in a staff augmentation setting
Formulate, track and meet program and project budgets and schedules
Maintain open and effective communication with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders
Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation
Participate in and lead business development activities to new and existing clients
Plan, lead and participate in client meetings and networking events
Develop new client contacts and relationships in all areas of expertise
Understand alternative funding sources for municipal projects, and ability to secure funding
Act as extension of client City engineering or public works staff in a managerial role and as a Client Manager

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
• 7+ years municipal experience; direct experience working for a municipality is a plus
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota
• Senior Project Manager title for the person with the right experience
• Experience in managing municipal CIP programs, projects, clients and staff in this market
• History in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• Understand or anticipate the client’s needs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing municipal CIP programs, projects, clients and staff in this market
• History in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• Understand or anticipate the client’s needs

Skills

• Strong leadership and delegation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with municipal CIP programs and projects
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Company paid short-and long-term disability
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Company

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.