Municipal Senior Project Manager
Municipal Senior Project Manager
Location: Detroit, MI
Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (three days per week in office after probation period)
About the Role
We are an employee-owned surveying, planning, and civil engineering firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional service to our clients. We hire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who add expertise and integrity to our team, and we provide an exemplary place to work. We are a dynamic organization that believes in rewarding strong performance, where each member of our team can grow as far as their abilities will take them.
We are seeking a Municipal Project Manager to join our team and lead municipal and LAP transportation projects. In this role, you will oversee project delivery, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with applicable standards. This position reports directly to the Director of Construction or Project Management.
The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a strong background in municipal and LAP transportation project management, demonstrating technical expertise, leadership, and integrity, with a proven ability to manage complex projects while fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality results. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement based on performance.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Work with established clients in the Rochester Hills office
- Develop project criteria, schedules, and budgets
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
- Manage projects from preliminary studies and engineering through final design and construction documents for bidding
- Lead the development and design of new capital improvement projects from beginning to end
- Maintain existing client relationships
- Assist in the development of new clients and opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- 10+ years of related experience
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Engineering and design experience with water systems, sewer systems, storm water systems, roads, and site plan review
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
- Design experience with various Michigan agencies, including the MDOT local agency system
- Computer skills including internet, email, Excel, and Word
- Experience with construction administration/engineering is a plus
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Individuals must be willing to:
- Work in an office environment
- Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it
- Participate in industry events such as conferences and relevant presentations
- Perform project site visits
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
- 401(k) and retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- Bonus pay
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