Public Works Project Manager
About the Role
Civil Science is seeking a driven and experienced Public Works Project Manager to support and grow our public works practice in Utah (Salt Lake City or Lehi Office). This is more than a traditional project management role—it’s an opportunity to play a key role in a growing market. You’ll lead meaningful municipal infrastructure projects that directly impact the communities we serve, while building strong relationships with local agencies and stakeholders. We’re looking for a licensed engineer who thrives in a client-facing role—someone who takes ownership of project delivery, leads collaborative teams, and enjoys guiding projects from concept through completion. You’ll step into an active backlog of work with immediate opportunities to contribute and help expand our presence across Utah.
At Civil Science, you won’t just contribute—you’ll have a stake in what we’re building. As a 100% employee-owned company, our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking, giving you the opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of our Utah operations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary client contact for public works projects across Utah
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple active municipal projects
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
- Deliver high-quality infrastructure projects for city, county, and state agencies
- Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationship growth
- Collaborate with leadership to expand backlog and strengthen market presence
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
- Ensure projects meet quality, risk, and compliance standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 10+ years of experience in public works or municipal infrastructure projects
- Experience with city, county, or DOT clients
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, and Civil 3D
- Experience delivering transportation and public works infrastructure projects
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing environment
- Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout Utah and potentially in surrounding states
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods while working on a computer; lift up to 30 pounds; work on active construction sites with uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and moderate to high noise levels; and stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Utah municipalities or local agencies
- Business development or proposal support experience
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff
- Familiarity with regional infrastructure needs and standards
Skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Experience working with public agency clients
- Ability to lead teams and drive accountability
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Interest in contributing to a growing regional market
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% employee-owned firm
- Three weeks of PTO and eight holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and short/long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K plan
- Flexible work arrangements for work-life harmony
About Civil Science
Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. Established in 2002 through an employee buyout of a local firm that has been continuously providing consulting engineering services since 1978, we transitioned to a 100% employee-owned company in 2015 to benefit our employees and clients through increased collaboration and commitment.
We provide a diversity of experience and industry professionals in a wide variety of public and private infrastructure disciplines. From our numerous successful projects, we have established a reputation for meeting tight project deadlines with high-quality deliverables in a cost-efficient manner.