Municipal Design Project Manager

Overview

Lead design and delivery of municipal civil engineering projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• progress tracking
• team leadership
• client liaison
• municipal design
• design review
• construction docs

Tasks

-Monitor project progress, budget, and schedule, identifying and mitigating risks and issues as they arise. -Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and technicians, fostering collaboration and professional growth. -Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining regular communication and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle. -Leading and providing technical expertise in the design of municipal engineering projects, including geometric design, grading, drainage, utilities, roadway design, plan development, and cost estimating. -Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders and clients. -Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring their understanding of project objectives and expectations. -Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project objectives and requirements. -Review and approve design plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, codes, and project requirements. -Oversee the development of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• professional engineer
• autocad
• civil 3d
• open roads
• 8+ years

What You Bring

-Proficiency in independent preparation of Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports is a plus. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, preferably working as a licensed Professional Engineer. -The ability to engage reviewing agencies while preparing technical designs and addressing comments is a critical part of our process. The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating and coordinating with review agencies. -8+ years' of experience in design and plan preparation. -Experience with industry design standards, guidelines and specifications (i.e., City of Lansing and surrounding counties/municipalities, MDOT, etc.) and knowledge of AutoCad/Civil 3D grading and/or Open Roads Designer is expected.

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Benefits

-Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life -401(k) w/ company match -Paid time off -Tuition reimbursement -Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work! -Flexible schedule -Referral program

About Trilon Group

-Formed in early 2022 under private equity backing, emerged to build North America’s next top‑20 design firm through strategic M&A and talent investment. -Headquartered in Denver, united established regional firms like Waggoner, CME, Fuss & O’Neill, Alta Planning + Design under one purpose-driven infrastructure services brand. -Specializes in transportation, water, utilities, environment, and community infrastructure, supporting clients through full project lifecycles—from planning to asset management. -Family-of-companies model grants platform firms autonomy while enabling shared capabilities, resources, and growth across regions. -Key projects include active mobility networks, water and wastewater systems, and civil infrastructure across community and municipal programs. -Unusual for a young firm, its model blends private equity backing with regional engineering partners to scale national reach while preserving local identity.

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