Municipal Project Manager

Atalnt Llc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off program

In-house training and professional development

Employee Appreciation programs

Employee Assistance Program

In-house training

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Phoenix is seeking a Municipal Project Manager to oversee complex municipal infrastructure projects. This role requires expertise in civil engineering design, project management, and strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will manage project budgets and schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior staff. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience are required. Competitive salary and generous benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• At least 3 years in project management overseeing municipal infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with water, sewer, storm water, and roadway improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Lead preparation of engineering reports and design documents.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring responsive communication.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and work plans.
• Coordinate with contractors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
• Provide QA/QC on design deliverables for technical accuracy.
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff.
• Participate in business development activities and client presentations.

Skills

Project management expertise

Client relationship skills

Technical proficiency in civil engineering design

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

StormCAD

Job description

Phoenix, United States | Posted on 02/19/2026

The company is ais a locally-owned and operated civil and transportation engineering firm serving Arizona communities since 1984. The #1 ranked civil engineering firm in Arizona for 22 consecutive years and Best Places to Work for 6 years in a row (Ranking Arizona).

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Municipal Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal infrastructure and site development projects. This role requires technical proficiency in civil engineering design, project management expertise, and strong client relationship skills. The Municipal Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring projects are executed with technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and a high standard of quality while meeting client expectations for scope, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including potable water transmission and distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, storm water facilities, roadway improvements, site development, and parks and recreation infrastructure.
• Lead preparation of engineering basis of design reports, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and final design documents including construction drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, developing scopes of work, negotiating contracts, presenting technical findings, and ensuring responsive communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and work plans; monitor progress to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with sub consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Provide quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on design deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and construct ability.
• Mentor, supervise, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, EITs, CAD designers, and project staff to support career development and strengthen technical expertise within the team.
• Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, and client presentations to help grow municipal engineering services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with at least 3 years in project management overseeing municipal infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with the design and permitting of municipal infrastructure projects including water, sewer, storm water, and roadway improvements.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD and other modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of municipal codes, MAG standards, and permitting processes and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for technical deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employer-paid LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• In-house training, mentoring, and professional development support
• Employee Appreciation and recognition programs