Municipal Project Manager

Moore Engineering, Inc; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 87,200 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee ownership)

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition assistance and certification

Job summary

Moore Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Municipal Project Manager in Minnesota to lead projects from conception through completion, manage client relationships, and oversee scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires PE licensure, 5+ years of civil engineering experience, and strong communication and leadership skills. As an employee-owned firm, we value teamwork and accountability, with opportunities to collaborate across departments, win new work, and ensure high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state where the office is located or ability to obtain registration within six months.
• 5+ years of experience in the civil engineering field.
• Ability to market and sell engineering services.
• Understanding of engineering contracts.
• Ability to prepare engineering records and to write concise technical reports.
• Ability to supervise and lead project teams to successfully execute engineering projects.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines.
• Ability to understand, in general, other engineering discipline principles.
• Ability to read and interpret appropriate design, regulatory, funding and administrative codes.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned projects to meet the scope, schedule and budget.
• Develops the scope of work, schedule and fee for each project with Production Leaders.
• Develops a Project Work Plan for distribution to the project team.
• Gains a thorough understanding of the client’s expectations and objectives for the project.
• Participates in preparing qualification/proposal submittals and presentations to clients.
• Monitors project finances using the financial project management system.
• Coordinates with leadership on scope, schedule, fee, profitability, billings and collections.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Travels for project coordination as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Team leadership

Code interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

The Municipal Project Manager is responsible for client relationship development, client relationship management, and project management from conception to completion.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share responsibility for making Moore Engineering a rewarding workplace while providing critical engineering services to communities around the region. At Moore Engineering, we care about each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. It's this collective passion that drives excellence in everything we do.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned projects to ensure that the project meets the scope, schedule, and budget
• Develops the scope of work, schedule and fee for each of their projects in coordination with Production Leaders
• Develops a Project Work Plan for distribution to the project team
• Develops a thorough understanding of the client’s expectations and objectives for the project
• Participates in preparing qualification/proposal submittals and presentations to clients
• Monitors assigned projects using financial project management system
• Participates in securing funding with State and Federal agencies, if required
• Applies engineering experience and expertise to assist design team in developing engineering solutions to meet the client’s expectation for the project requirements
• Answers questions and gives daily guidance to project team
• Monitors and ensures prompt delivery and payment of client invoices by adhering to company’s AR collection policies and procedures
• Coordinates with leadership to review scope, schedule, fee, project profitability, billings, collections and project-specific client/quality issues on each project
• Ensures project team adherence to all company standards and policies related to project execution and management
• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients
• Works in collaboration with Business Development to obtain new clients and work
• Travels for project coordination, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state where the office is located or ability to obtain registration within six months
• 5+ years of experience in the civil engineering field
• Ability to market and sell engineering services
• Understanding of engineering contracts
• Ability to prepare engineering records and to write concise technical reports
• Ability to supervise and lead project teams to successfully execute engineering projects
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlinesAbility to understand, in general, other engineering discipline principles
• Ability to read and interpret appropriate design, regulatory, funding and administrative codes
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable

The culture at Moore Engineering, Inc. is built on our shared core values- Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, and Kindness.

• Respect means that we honor our co-workers, appreciate cultural differences, and value all viewpoints brought in good faith.
• Integrity means we remain consistent and honest, and uphold our obligation to the health, safety, and welfare of the people at the center of our work.
• Accountability means we take responsibility for our actions, to commitments we make, and to our role in creating company success.
• Loyalty means we are dependable and faithful. Our relationships are built on earned mutual trust.
• Kindness means we care for each other and strive to enhance the human condition for our co-workers, friends, families, and communities.

Benefits

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company- paid holidays, PTO based on years of experience, paid parental leave.
• We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs.
• We also offer other benefits including wellness programs, flexible spending benefits, dependent care account, employee assistance program, and more!

For Minnesota residents: The pay range for this position is $87,200-$120,000 (with flexibility DOQ). The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based in our Minnesota locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills. In addition to base pay, certain positions at Vistal and subsidiaries are eligible for participation in our incentive compensation programs.