Civil Engineering Project Lead – Municipal Infrastructure

The Foth Companies; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies seeks a Civil Engineering Project Manager in Rapid City, SD. You will lead civil design and project management for municipal infrastructure, interact with clients to ensure project success, and mentor team members across technical and professional growth areas.

Role balances hands-on engineering with client interaction, project leadership, and development of staff, while delivering within budgets and schedules. PE licensed professionals with SD licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Dakota.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the civil engineering consulting industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design and project management for municipal infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, drainage, utilities, roadway design, site development, conveyance, storage, and pump stations.
• Support the Client Team Lead with business development activities and help strengthen client relationships.
• Interact directly with clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor and develop team members in both technical skills and professional growth.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and participation in professional organizations and tradeshows.
• Deliver projects within defined budget, schedule, and contractual commitments.
• Prepare engineering plans, manage GIS and file organization, and coordinate internal/external surveying and subconsultant activities.
• Assist with defining project scope and managing contract changes; negotiate scopes with subconsultants.
• Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs.
• Provide construction administration and coordinate construction management activities.
• Establish goals and performance feedback for team members.
• Participate in recruiting efforts, including networking events and college career fairs.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

The Foth Companies seeks a Civil Engineering Project Manager in Rapid City, SD. You will lead civil design and project management for municipal infrastructure, interact with clients to ensure project success, and mentor team members across technical and professional growth areas.

Role balances hands-on engineering with client interaction, project leadership, and development of staff, while delivering within budgets and schedules. PE licensed professionals with SD licensure are preferred.