Civil Engineering Project Manager - Municipal

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) / Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Austin, Texas is seeking a Project Manager to grow our Municipal Engineering Group. You’ll lead municipal capital projects, oversee multiple initiatives, and ensure design and regulatory compliance while mentoring staff.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of municipal design experience, and strong coordination across disciplines in a team-driven environment. A strategic, growth-oriented mindset will help expand our Austin presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 10+ years of municipal engineering/capital project design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Experience supervising staff and overseeing scope, schedule, quality and budget.
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects.
• CFM certification preferred.
• Strong English reading/writing and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Municipal Engineering: design of capital improvement projects, grant work, planning & zoning reviews.
• Prepare construction plans/specs, public bid docs, cost estimates, and related documents.
• Evaluate public works issues in municipalities.
• Address and resolve resident complaints related to municipal engineering inquiries.
• Manage capital improvement construction projects with deadlines and budgets.
• Familiarity with State regulations and requirements.
• Review land development ordinances and agency regulations for land development limits.
• Site investigation and due diligence including ordinance and utility research.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design and regulations.
• Design of utility systems including stormwater, sanitary sewer, and parks/recreation.
• Soil erosion/sediment control design and BMPs; assess construction sequencing.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Budget tracking

Public communications

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Manager to join our Municipal Engineering Group in Austin, Texas! We are seeking to attract a Project Manager this is poised to develop and grow a Municipal team in the Austin, TX area. Our Municipal Group in Texas has roots in San Antonio and we have been expanding throughout the state.

Join our Governmental team, which serves our public clients by providing the right combination of responsive engineering and consulting services through our comprehensive suite of in-house disciplines. If you want to work in a team-oriented environment with lots of opportunities and ways to grow in your career join Colliers Engineering & Design to accelerate YOUR success

Responsibilities

• Municipal Engineering, including design of capital improvement projects, grant work, planning & zoning application reviews.
• Preparation of construction plans and specifications, public bid documents, construction cost estimates, and associated construction documents.
• Ability to evaluate public work issues in municipalities.
• Ability to address and resolve resident complaints with respect to municipal engineering department inquiries.
• Ability to manage capital improvement construction projects with respect to deadlines and budgets.
• Be familiar with State regulations and requirements.
• Review of land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
• Site Investigation and Due Diligence including the review of ordinances and utility service research.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design and regulations including County, Soil Conservation Districts.
• Grading Design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes.
• Design of Utility Systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, park and recreation, etc. Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.
• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design, Best Management Practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 10+ years of municipal engineering/capital project design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D Preferred.
• Experience managing and supervising the work efforts of assigned staff regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget of projects.
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects.
• Self-Starter who can work independently and with team members.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.