Civil Project Manager - Hybrid Schedule & Client Leadership

CME Associates; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. seeks a Project Manager in Birmingham, AL to lead project delivery and maintain client relationships across civil infrastructure work. You will mentor staff and serve as a trusted partner to clients.

The role requires PE licensure in Alabama, strong communication skills, and experience managing budgets and schedules. Join a team focused on quality, collaboration, and career development at a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in project management with 5+ years of direct client interaction.
• Five or more years of supervisory or coordination experience; knowledge of applicable regulations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alabama required.
• Must complete Waggoner's PM qualification and certification within one year of employment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, and other applications.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept through closeout, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Oversee preparation of studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates per regulations.
• Serve as primary client contact, providing proactive communication and high-quality service.
• Maintain strong client relationships and position Waggoner as a long-term partner.
• Utilize Deltek to manage project records, monitor financials, process invoicing, and closeout.
• Conduct site visits and support construction-phase services, including review of submittals and RFIs.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff; provide performance feedback to Discipline Managers.
• Collaborate with Discipline Managers and office leadership to coordinate resources and support proposals.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Deltek

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

Job description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. seeks a Project Manager in Birmingham, AL to lead project delivery and maintain client relationships across civil infrastructure work. You will mentor staff and serve as a trusted partner to clients.

The role requires PE licensure in Alabama, strong communication skills, and experience managing budgets and schedules. Join a team focused on quality, collaboration, and career development at a well-established firm.