Lead Municipal Project Manager

Jobot

Milwaukee (WI)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule
FSA + HSA
Mentoring and Training programs
Competitive salary
Tuition reimbursement
Full healthcare, vision, and dental
401k match
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid time off, holidays, and team‑or‑b
Company events

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly experienced Municipal Lead to oversee municipal engineering projects from planning to maintenance. This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader with a strong civil engineering background and proven leadership skills, based in Milwaukee with hybrid work options.

You will mentor engineers, design using Civil3D and AutoCAD, coordinate with departments and stakeholders, prepare reports and proposals, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 10 years of municipal engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a project-management role.
  • Proficiency with Civil3D and AutoCAD software.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor engineers and technicians on municipal projects from planning through maintenance.
  • Design and review plans using Civil3D and AutoCAD.
  • Coordinate with departments, contractors, and stakeholders to meet schedule and budget.
  • Prepare engineering reports, proposals, and presentations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Develop and implement efficiency improvements in municipal engineering services.
  • Participate in client meetings to discuss project plans and address concerns.

Skills

Leadership
Team management
Communication
Mentoring
Project management
Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
PE license

Tools

Civil3D
AutoCAD

Job description

Job details

Hybrid - Municipal Lead role - Full Benefits + Competitive Salary + Bonus

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year


A bit about us

This company is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm bringing together civil engineers, municipal engineers, structural engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and construction professionals under one roof. What started as a small team decades ago has grown into a firm of more than 200 employees, serving public and private sector clients on projects across the country from offices in the Midwest and beyond.


Why join us


  • Flexible hybrid schedule

  • FSA + HSA

  • Mentoring and Training programs

  • Competitive salary

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Full healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage

  • 401k match

  • Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and corporate team building events


Job Details

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to join our team a Municipal Lead. This is a pivotal role that requires a dynamic individual with a robust engineering background and proven leadership skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing municipal engineering projects, from planning and design to implementation and maintenance. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply and enhance your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.


Responsibilities


  • Lead and mentor engineers and technicians in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of municipal engineering projects.

  • Utilize Civil3D and AutoCAD software to design and review engineering plans and drawings.

  • Coordinate with other departments, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

  • Oversee the preparation of engineering reports, proposals, and presentations.

  • Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.

  • Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal engineering services.

  • Participate in meeting with clients to discuss project plans and address any concerns.


Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal engineering, with at least 2 years in a project management.

  • Proficiency in Civil3D and AutoCAD software.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

  • Strong knowledge of municipal engineering principles, practices, and methods.

  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.

  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members, other departments, contractors, and stakeholders.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

  • High level of integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.


Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.


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