Municipal Project Manager
Summary
Lead the delivery of municipal, private development, and institutional infrastructure projects by managing engineering teams, overseeing design, permitting, and construction phases, and maintaining budgets and schedules. Core tools include AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation/OpenRoads for civil design work.
As a Municipal Project Manager, you will take the lead in delivering innovative and impactful infrastructure solutions for municipal, private development, and institutional projects. You will manage a dynamic team of engineers, planners, and technicians to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your role will focus on building strong client relationships, aligning project goals with client needs, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing project environment.
Your Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Lead the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of diverse projects.
- Collaborate with clients to define desired outcomes, project metrics, and success criteria.
- Develop project proposals, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, and schedules with key milestones.
- Oversee the design process, mitigate project risks, ensure quality assurance, and manage workflow to meet deadlines.
- Facilitate the timely acquisition of permits and entitlements within the scope of work.
- Support the bidding process, respond to RFIs during construction, conduct site visits, and participate in construction progress meetings.
- Manage project budgets, monitor invoicing, and ensure smooth project closeout processes.
- Maintain strong client satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and meeting client expectations.
Team Management & Coordination:
- Oversee the preparation of design plans, including layouts, utility services/extensions, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and construction details.
- Manage and coordinate project production teams across multiple projects, ensuring resource optimization and technical excellence.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers by providing technical training and career development opportunities.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development teams to develop proposals, marketing materials, and presentations.
Education, Experience & Licensure:
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering.
- Ohio Prof. Engineering License.
- 10 years' Municipal Project Management.
- Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation ORD.
Technical Skills:
- The desire and ability to build strong client relationships.
- Ability to train entry-level engineers and interns.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment.