Experienced Client / Project Manager

Mead & Hunt; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong Company Culture

Robust Career Advancement, Training, &

Growth Opportunities

Employee-Owned Firm

Flexible Schedules

Diverse Skillsets, One Company

Impressive Benefits Package

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm, is seeking an Experienced Client / Project Manager to join our Aviation Midwest group in Wisconsin. You will lead airport planning and design projects, manage scope, budgets, and client communications to deliver complex infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, a civil engineering degree, and a PE is preferred. Travel 10–20% and a collaborative, client-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in transportation, airport, or municipal engineering.

Responsibilities

• Leading project teams, including management of scope development and execution.
• Collaborating with our clients and partner agencies to solve challenges and deliver complex infrastructure improvements through communication and innovative engineering solutions.
• Partnering with upper management in business development through pursuing and leading opportunities and winning work.
• Preparing reports, budgets, cost estimates, specifications, plans, schedules, studies and permits related to planning and engineering design.
• Leading proactive client interactions and communications with regards to federal programming, and state and government agencies.
• Performing QA/QC tasks.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance for less experienced technical staff.
• Maintaining familiarity with technical requirements and regulations affecting the aviation industry and other potential consulting opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full‑time position is available for an Experienced Client / Project Manager to join our Aviation Midwest group at any of the following office locations: Middleton, WI (greater Madison area); West Allis (Milwaukee area), and De Pere, WI.

Responsibilities Include

• Leading project teams, including management of scope development and execution
• Collaborating with our clients and partner agencies to solve challenges and deliver complex infrastructure improvements through communication and innovative engineering solutions
• Partnering with upper management in business development through pursuing and leading opportunities and winning work
• Preparing reports, budgets, cost estimates, specifications, plans, schedules, studies and permits related to planning and engineering design
• Leading proactive client interactions and communications with regards to federal programming, and state and government agencies
• Performing QA/QC tasks
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance for less experienced technical staff
• Maintaining familiarity with technical requirements and regulations affecting the aviation industry and other potential consulting opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

A valid driver’s license and approximately 10% - 20% travel will be required.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the fields of transportation, airport, or municipal engineering.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Any/all The Following

• At least 10 or more years of relevant experience is highly preferred
• PE license is preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with:
• Leading airport design projects (taxiways, aprons, runways, etc.)
• Serving as the project manager on airport planning and design projects
• Mentoring and leading engineering project teams
• Preparing scope of work, fees, contracts, plans, specifications, capital improvement plans, program management, or related experience
• Performing QA/QC reviews
• Performing business development activities

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self‑motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre‑employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.