Civil Project Manager - Public Works

NextGenEnergyJobs; Mill Creek (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Mill Creek seeks a Project Manager for Public Works to lead projects from proposal through completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of infrastructure initiatives.

You will coordinate with municipal clients, manage contracts and budgets, mentor teams, and support business development while staying current with regulations and funding mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Land Planning, Surveying, or related field.
• Professional license highly desired (PE, RLA, AICP, CPG, PS).
• Four or more years of experience delivering public works, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of local government processes, permitting, and construction markets.
• Experience with utilities, roadway design, stormwater, water and wastewater, or related public infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with project management software such as Deltek Vision is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from proposal through completion, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
• Establish objectives with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, budgets, schedules, and financial performance.
• Build relationships with municipal and public agency clients through proactive communication.
• Mentor and support project teams, fostering growth and technical excellence.
• Participate in business development and client outreach.
• Stay current with industry regulations, funding mechanisms, and best practices.
• Lead projects to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Public works

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PE license

AICP

RLA

CPG

PS

Tools

Deltek Vision

Job description

If you are ready to lead impactful public works projects, strengthen client partnerships, and grow your career with a collaborative team, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from proposal through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Establish project objectives with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, budgets, schedules, and financial performance.
• Build and strengthen relationships with municipal and public agency clients through proactive communication and trusted service.
• Mentor and support project teams, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Participate in business development efforts including proposals, presentations, and client outreach.
• Stay current with industry regulations, funding mechanisms, and best practices in public works and infrastructure design.
• Atwell Project Managers in Public Works are community builders. By balancing technical requirements, client needs, and project outcomes, you will help cities and towns deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure. This is an opportunity to grow your influence, lead meaningful projects, and make a lasting difference in communities across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Land Planning, Surveying, or a related field.
• Professional license highly desired (PE, RLA, AICP, CPG, PS).
• Four or more years of experience delivering public works, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of local government processes, permitting, and construction markets.
• Experience with utilities, roadway design, stormwater, water and wastewater, or related public infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with project management software such as Deltek Vision is a plus.

Atwell is more than a consulting firm. We are engineers, planners, surveyors, and environmental specialists who collaborate to design and deliver solutions for municipalities and public agencies. As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects that matter—from transportation networks to water systems to community facilities—while advancing your own career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.