Sr Project Manager, Municipal

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects across the US.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline projects and clients from the proposal process to project closeout
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities including client meetings, public hearings, and public involvement events
• Anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly
• Team Leadership: Leading a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and monitoring project progress in multiple locations
• Client Relations: Establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring project requirements are met
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring projects comply with relevant municipal codes, regulations, and environmental standards
• Budgeting and Resource Management: Developing project budgets, allocating resources effectively, and monitoring expenditures to ensure cost control
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identifying potential risks and challenges, developing risk mitigation strategies, and resolving issues that may arise during project execution
• Contract Management: Overseeing contract negotiations, reviewing contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation
• Participate in and lead business development activities to new and existing clients through client meetings and networking events
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements, implementing best practices, and promoting innovation within the municipal engineering department
• Understanding of alternative funding sources for municipal projects, and ability to secure funding

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
• Registration as a professional engineer (or the ability to obtain registration within six months)
• 8+ years municipal experience; direct experience working for a municipality
• Experience in managing municipal CIP programs and projects, clients, and staff in this market
• A history in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• The ability and desire to develop an understanding of, or even anticipate the client’s needs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing municipal CIP programs and projects, clients, and staff in this market
• A history in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• The ability and desire to develop an understanding of, or even anticipate the client’s needs

Skills

• Project management skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong regulatory compliance knowledge
• Excellent budgeting and resource management skills
• Effective risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Strong client relations and relationship building skills
• Ability to anticipate and meet client needs

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

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• 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

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.