Civil Engineer Project Manager - Utilities

ZipRecruiter; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 172,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Civil Engineer Project Manager. In this role, you will lead projects from planning to completion, manage client relationships, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 6+ years of experience, and a strong knowledge of local codes. This position offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary package, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan with up to 4% match

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee ownership offerings

Annual profit-sharing bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of local development codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other industry-related design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and public agency staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and responsive relationships.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of engineering teams, subconsultants, and support staff.
• Lead the preparation of public works project plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and permit applications.
• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.

Job description

Overview

Join the Team That Builds Communities

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. We are looking for a dedicated and relationship-driven Civil Engineer Project Manager to join our utilities team in Vancouver, Washington.

In this role, you’ll lead projects from initial planning through design completion, managing client relationships, project teams, and technical execution. We’re looking for someone with strong relationship cultivation skills, leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering projects that positively impact the communities we serve. We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangement options available. We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and responsive relationships.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of engineering teams, subconsultants, and support staff.
• Lead the preparation of public works project plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and permit applications.
• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and participating in proposal development.
• Facilitate meetings with clients, public agencies, and internal teams to discuss project progress and resolve challenges.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project team members.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed to maintain project goals.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to provide innovative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of local development codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other industry-related design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and public agency staff.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience working with both public and private sector clients in water resource disciplines (drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater)
• Established relationships with local municipalities and reviewing agencies.
• Business development experience, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to lead and develop junior staff.
• Experience with project management software tools (such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Ajera, Deltek Vantagepoint or similar).

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• An excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support several local organizations focusing on community pillars surrounding veterans and the youth. Our team members serve in volunteer positions as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and participate across a broad range of initiatives.

Our Values and About Us

Our Values: At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn\'t only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

Who We Are: With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term , and Long Term coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays and are eligible to participate in employee ownership offerings. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. Open until filled.

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