Civil Engineering Project Manager

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Wichita (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

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Wichita, KS is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to enhance our municipal engineering practice. This role emphasizes leadership in municipal roadways, parks, and drainage projects.

Applicants should have at least 6 years of experience in municipal infrastructure design with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $150,000 and includes benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in the design of municipal infrastructure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations for street/highway design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow municipal engineering practice in Wichita.
• Coordinate plans and schedules of engineering work.
• Prepare engineering reports and presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Project management

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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.

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.

Other Information

Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (depending on experience).

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

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.

Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.