Civil Engineering Project Manager

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 to balance hands-on design with client interaction, project leadership, and team development. Lead municipal infrastructure design, water/wastewater, drainage, utilities, and roadways while guiding internal teams and coordinating with clients for successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates will hold a SD PE license, a bachelor's in civil engineering, and 5+ years of project management experience with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 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.
• 15+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing public utility projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design and project management for municipal infrastructure.
• Support client team lead with business development and client relationships.
• Interact directly with clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor and develop team members in technical and professional growth.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and subconsultant coordination.
• Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments.
• Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs.
• Coordinate construction administration and management activities.
• Participate in recruiting efforts and employer outreach.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Join our Rapid City, SD office as a Civil Engineering Project Manager where you’ll wear several important hats in a highly connected team. This is a role for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment—balancing hands‑on engineering design with client interaction, project leadership, and team development. If you enjoy variety in your work, ownership over your projects, and the ability to make a visible impact, this position offers all of that and more.

Primary 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing public utility projects

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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