Senior Program Manager- Municipal

Description

• Lead, coordinate and delegate a variety of Municipal projects to multiple work teams working in multiple locations.
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation.
• You will plan, direct, and coordinate program and/or project so that projects move forward within the prescribed time frames and budgets.
• Collaborate with others on the development and execution of the Municipal Division strategic business plan
• You will anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly.
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with municipal clients, understand their needs, and propose services and/or solutions to address their needs
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and promote innovation within the municipal engineering team
• Identify potential risks and challenges, develop risk mitigation strategies, and resolving issues that may arise during project execution.
• Negotiate contracts including scope and fee, and manage the execution of the contract.
• Work directly with municipal client staff to deliver CIP programs and/or projects, potentially on-site in a staff augmentation setting.
• Lead and collaborate with others on business development activities for new and existing clients. This typically includes the following activities: plans, leads and participates in client meetings, networking events, pursuits, proposals, and project execution
• Serve as a mentor to other Municipal team staff
• Develop project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and monitor expenditures to ensure cost control.
• Present proposals, program information, and projects to client staff, elected officials, and the public.

Requirements

• 10+ years municipal experience; direct experience working for a municipality is a plus
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders, client staff, elected officials, and agency contacts
• A history in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• Our preferred candidate would have 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.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school,
• Understanding of compliance with relevant municipal codes, regulations, and environmental standards
• Registration as a professional engineer (or the ability to obtain registration within six months) and

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance