Project Manager, Municipal

WSB; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team in Minnesota, delivering diverse municipal CIP programs and projects for clients across the United States. The role involves coordinating proposals, managing budgets, and directing cross-functional teams in multiple locations.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, a Minnesota PE license, 7+ years of municipal experience, and a proven track record in client service and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school.
• 7+ years municipal experience; direct experience with a municipality is a plus.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota.
• Senior Project Manager title for the person with the right experience.
• Experience in managing municipal CIP programs, projects, clients and staff in this market.
• History in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences.
• Develop an understanding of, or even anticipate the client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of multi-discipline projects and clients from the proposal process to project closeout.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities including client meetings, public hearings, and public involvement events.
• Manage time frames and budgets.
• Anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly.
• Lead, coordinate and delegate work to multiple work teams working in multiple locations.
• Work directly with municipal client staff to deliver CIP programs and or projects, potentially on-site in a staff augmentation setting.
• Formulate, track and meet program and project budgets and schedules.
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation.
• Participate in and lead business development activities to new and existing clients.
• Plan, lead and participate in client meetings and networking events.
• Develop new client contacts and relationships in all areas of expertise.
• Understand alternative funding sources for municipal projects, and ability to secure funding.
• Act as extension of client City engineering or public works staff in a managerial role and as a Client Manager.
• Responsible for delivery of services across several WSB disciplines to the client.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer Minnesota

Senior Project Manager

Municipal CIP management

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Project Manager to add to our growing team. This is an exciting role for someone looking to grow their career with a growing company. This role would bring a wonderful opportunity to join a dynamic company working on groundbreaking projects across the US. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. If you are a Project Manager that aligns with our values.

What You Will Do

• All aspects of multi-discipline projects and clients from the proposal process to project closeout
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities including client meetings, public hearings, and public involvement events
• Manage time frames and budgets
• Anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly
• Lead, coordinate and delegate work to multiple work teams working in multiple locations
• Work directly with municipal client staff to deliver CIP programs and or projects, potentially on-site in a staff augmentation setting
• Formulate, track and meet program and project budgets and schedules
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation
• Participate in and lead business development activities to new and existing clients
• Plan, lead and participate in client meetings and networking events
• Develop new client contacts and relationships in all areas of expertise
• Understand alternative funding sources for municipal projects, and ability to secure funding
• Act as extension of client City engineering or public works staff in a managerial role and as a Client Manager
• Responsible for delivery of services across several WSB disciplines to the client

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
• 7+ years municipal experience; direct experience working for a municipality is a plus
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota
• Senior Project Manager title for the person with the right experience
• Experience in managing municipal CIP programs, projects, clients and staff in this market
• History in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• Develop an understanding of, or even anticipate the client’s needs
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment, occasional travel or field visits may be required to support

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• company paid short-and long-term disability
• 401K with match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• opportunities for professional growth and development

Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.