Project Manager

Trilon Group; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

WEI Incentive Program

Healthy Workplace Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Community Service Opportunities

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. seeks a Project Manager in Oxford, MS to lead delivery of civil infrastructure projects and maintain client relationships. You will mentor staff and coordinate with discipline managers to ensure quality, budget adherence, and timely completion.

Ideal candidates have a PE license in Mississippi, 5+ years in PM with client interaction, and advanced CAD/Office software skills. This full-time role offers a competitive base and growth opportunities in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Five or more years in project management with client interaction.
• Five+ years supervisory/coordination experience and regulatory knowledge.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mississippi required.
• Complete PM qualification/certification within one year of employment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept through closeout with quality, budget, and schedule control.
• Oversee studies, designs, plans, specs, and cost estimates per regs.
• Serve as primary client contact; provide proactive, high-quality service.
• Strengthen client relationships and position firm as long-term partner.
• Use Deltek to manage records, monitor finances, and handle invoicing.
• Conduct site visits and support construction phase services; review RFIs/submittals.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with Discipline Managers for resourcing.

Skills

Client interaction

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Microstation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

Deltek

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oxford, MS

Reporting To: Tracy Huffman

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a
Project Manager for our
Oxford, MS office to lead project delivery and maintain client relationships across a range of civil infrastructure work. The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment with the interpersonal skills to serve as a trusted partner to clients and a mentor to project staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept through closeout, ensuring technical quality, budget control, and schedule adherence throughout.
• Oversee preparation of engineering studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, provide proactive communication and consistently delivering responsive, high-quality service.
• Maintain strong client relationships by understanding client needs, addressing concerns promptly, and positioning Waggoner as a long‑term partner.
• Utilize Waggoner’s project management systems—including Deltek to manage project records, monitor financials, process invoicing, and execute closeout.
• Conduct site visits and support construction‑phase services, including review of submittals, RFIs, and resolution of field issues.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff; provide performance feedback to Discipline Managers.
• Collaborate with Discipline Managers and office leadership to coordinate resources, share expertise, and support proposal development.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 5 years of related experience, including five or more years in project management and five or more years of direct client interaction.
• Five or more years of supervisory or coordination experience; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mississippi required.
• Must complete Waggoner’s PM qualification and certification within one year of employment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, and other applications
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn’t only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family‑friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Signing Bonus: You will receive a one‑time signing bonus of $5,000, payable within 30 days of your start date.
• Clawback Provision: If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay the signing bonus in full.
• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.