Civil Engineering Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager to lead and grow our municipal engineering practice in Wichita, KS. The role focuses on municipal roadways, highways, parks, and neighborhood drainage projects, collaborating with clients and staff to ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will drive project coordination, design reviews, and business development while mentoring team members in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Broad understanding of civil engineering principles.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects.
• Commitment to quality management and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports the company’s strategic objectives, processes, and tools.
• Client interaction and coordination.
• Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects.
• Monitors project schedules and job costs and ensures project performance.
• Performs and reviews the design calculations of projects and checks the work of staff and design engineers assigned to projects under his/her control.
• Supervises assistants, designers, technicians, and CADD operators/drafters assigned to the project team.
• Prepares preliminary engineering reports, studies, and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Maintains well-organized written records of decisions, meetings, telephone conferences, and other documentation for the permanent project record.
• Participates in business development activities, such as; marketing, developing project win strategies, and preparing technical data for proposals and interviews.

Skills

Effective communication

Engineering principles

Project management

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (Kansas)

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager to help lead and grow our municipal engineering practice inWichita, KS. The position will be primarily focused on municipal roadways, highways, parks, and neighborhood drainage projects. You will work closely with clients, other project managers, and support staff to ensure the successful completion of projects. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow as a professional working in a dynamic team environment. Wilson & Company offers top-tier benefits, strives to enable a suitable work—life balance for all employees, and proudly maintains collaborative and positive work environments.

The position’s role and responsibilities include:

• Supports the company’s strategic objectives, processes, and tools.
• Client interaction and coordination.
• Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects.
• Monitors project schedules and job costs and ensures project performance.
• Performs and reviews the design calculations of projects and checks the work of staff and design engineers assigned to projects under his/her control.
• Supervises assistants, designers, technicians, and CADD operators/drafters assigned to the project team.
• Prepares preliminary engineering reports, studies, and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Maintains well-organized written records of decisions, meetings, telephone conferences, and other documentation for the permanent project record.
• Participates in business development activities, such as; marketing, developing project win strategies, and preparing technical data for proposals and interviews.

Required Skills

• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Broad understanding of required engineering principles.
• Skilled in project management, managing technical professionals, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure quality management with implementation of quality control standards.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related curriculum.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas or the ability to obtain within 4 months.
• 6+ years’ experience in the design of municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledgeable of and experienced with federal, state, and local regulations that pertain to the design of street and/or highway projects.
• Specific experience with winning and executing projects for municipalities related to streets, sidewalks/trails, and/or utility improvements is preferred.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (Depending onExperience)

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success