Senior Project Manager- Municipal Engineering

Description

• Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation
• Team Leadership: Leading a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and monitoring project progress in multiple locations
• Work directly with municipal client staff to deliver CIP programs and or projects, potentially on-site in a staff augmentation setting
• Anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly
• Client Relations: Establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring project requirements are met
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identifying potential risks and challenges, developing risk mitigation strategies, and resolving issues that may arise during project execution
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements, implementing best practices, and promoting innovation within the municipal engineering department
• Contract Management: Overseeing contract negotiations, reviewing contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring projects comply with relevant municipal codes, regulations, and environmental standards
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities including client meetings, public hearings, and public involvement events so that projects move forward within the prescribed time frames and budgets
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment, occasional travel or field visits may be required to support
• Participate in and lead business development activities to new and existing clients through the following activities: plans, leads and participates in client meetings and networking events
• Budgeting and Resource Management: Developing project budgets, allocating resources effectively, and monitoring expenditures to ensure cost control

Requirements

• Ability to work in the posted locations
• 10+ years municipal experience; direct experience working for a municipality is a plus
• Ability and desire to develop an understanding of, or even anticipate the client’s needs, is a plus
• Experience in managing municipal CIP programs and projects, clients, and staff in this market
• Understanding of alternative funding sources for municipal projects, and ability to secure funding
• Registration as a professional engineer (or the ability to obtain registration within six months)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
• A history in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• Ability to work 40 hours a week

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance