Municipal Project Manager

Century West Engineering; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 to 4 weeks of vacation

401k retirement account match

Health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered

Life and disability insurance

Professional training and development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Century West Engineering, located in Federal Way, Washington, is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in municipal business development and project management. This role involves managing complex projects and a diverse client base, with a focus on public infrastructure, particularly in transportation and utilities.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, alongside being a Registered Professional Engineer (PE). The position offers numerous benefits including health insurance, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing and designing public infrastructure projects.
• Experience with transportation, utilities, and recreational facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering profitable projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams of in-house and subconsultant resources on complex projects.
• Evaluate target clients for long-term profitability.
• Implement client capture strategies including outreach and proposals.
• Supervise engineers, CAD operators, technicians, and other staff.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning.

Skills

Municipal business development

Design

Project management

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Century West Engineering is seeking a Senior Project Manager with municipal business development, design, and project management experience. As a senior leader responsible for managing a diverse group of clients and in-house staff, you will play a key role in growing our aviation client base and staff presence throughout the Pacific Northwest. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience managing and designing local public infrastructure projects with a particular focus on transportation, utilities, and recreational facilities. If you are motivated by contributing to the vitality of local communities, thrive on uncovering and solving client needs, and bring strong technical expertise, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• 2 to 4 weeks of vacation depending on experience
• 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• 8 paid holidays
• 3 days paid bereavement leave, as needed
• 401k retirement account match
• Health (PPO and HSA options), dental, and vision insurance fully covered for full‑time employees and available for family and dependents
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Flexible schedule

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage teams of in‑house and subconsultant resources on complex projects
• Evaluate target clients and opportunities for long‑term profitability and fit for Century West’s services and culture
• Implement successful client capture strategies including client outreach and proposal writing
• Supervise engineers, CAD operators, technicians, and other staff
• Collaborate with senior leadership in developing and managing long‑range strategic and operational planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or appropriate discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho or ability to apply for reciprocity
• Experience and knowledge of transportation, utility, and/or recreational facility design projects
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering profitable projects

An Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected status.