Municipal Engineering Program Lead

Mannik Smith Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Educational assistance

Paid time off / parental leave

Job summary

Artheon seeks a Senior Program Manager in Albany, NY to lead municipal engineering initiatives and strengthen collaboration between the Albany and New Jersey offices. You will guide project delivery, manage client relationships, and mentor a growing local team to deliver high‑quality services.

Responsibilities include expanding capabilities across civil/site design, transportation, water resources, and environmental disciplines while pursuing new opportunities with municipal clients and public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• NY PE license or willingness to pursue reciprocal licensure as needed.
• 7–15 years of municipal/civil engineering, program management, or related experience.
• Experience working with municipalities, public agencies, or local government clients.
• Broad understanding of municipal engineering services, including civil/site design, transportation, water resources, utilities, inspection services.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills across multiple offices and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify growth opportunities and contribute to business development.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring staff, or building teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary connection between the Albany and New Jersey offices, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent project delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with municipal clients, local agencies, internal teams, and firm leadership.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Albany office's existing clients, projects, services, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to expand municipal engineering services by introducing additional Artheon capabilities.
• Partner with leadership to support business development, grow existing client relationships, and pursue new municipal opportunities.
• Help establish a sustainable revenue base by expanding services within existing accounts and developing new client relationships.
• Lead and mentor a growing local team, starting small and expanding as the office grows.
• Support implementation of firm-wide processes, quality standards, and project reviews.
• Coordinate resources across offices to ensure successful project execution and responsive client service.
• Monitor project performance, utilization, staffing, and resource needs for long-term growth.
• Represent Artheon in the local municipal engineering community and strengthen the firm's presence in New York.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Communication

Team building

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (NY) license or reciprocal (NJ)

Job description

Artheon seeks a Senior Program Manager in Albany, NY to lead municipal engineering initiatives and strengthen collaboration between the Albany and New Jersey offices. You will guide project delivery, manage client relationships, and mentor a growing local team to deliver high‑quality services.

Responsibilities include expanding capabilities across civil/site design, transportation, water resources, and environmental disciplines while pursuing new opportunities with municipal clients and public