Project Manager, Municipal

Bowman Consulting; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in Fort Washington is seeking a Project Manager in Municipal Engineering to lead and manage engineering projects across Pennsylvania.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will engage with municipal clients while ensuring high-quality project delivery and adherence to regulations.

Comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills including interpreting survey data.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Experience with municipal stormwater programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal engineering projects.
• Serve as primary client liaison and maintain client satisfaction.
• Coordinate project planning activities including budgeting and staffing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Knowledge of stormwater regulations

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Eight or more years of professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Manager, Municipal to join our team in Fort Washington, Camp Hill, Exton, Philadelphia, or Allentown, PA.

Purpose

Leads and manages municipal engineering projects, serving as a primary client liaison while ensuring high‑quality technical delivery, regulatory compliance, and financial performance. This role supports municipal clients through engineering design, program management, and public representation, while mentoring staff and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for municipal engineering projects, processes, and staff.
• Execute work under broad guidance from senior leadership, aligning with strategic objectives and policies.
• Manage project teams to ensure effective execution, quality assurance, and adherence to standards.
• Review staff work for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, supporting the growth of future project managers.
• Coordinate across internal departments to meet project and client requirements.
• Provide engineering expertise to support multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve as primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Lead project team meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Support business development efforts, including marketing services and strengthening client partnerships.
• Manage municipal engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
• Support project planning activities, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Review job cost sheets and assist with billing and financial tracking.
• Serve as Township or Borough Engineer, representing municipal clients and overseeing assigned projects.
• Review development plans for compliance with local ordinances (subdivision, land development, zoning, grading, and stormwater).
• Oversee construction phases of land development projects, including administration, inspection, and escrow management.
• Administer and maintain MS4 (NPDES) permit programs, including:
  • Inspections, mapping, illicit discharge detection, and outfall investigations
  • Compliance tracking and reporting
  • Public education and interdepartmental coordination
• Ensure compliance with EPA and state stormwater regulations.
• Attend and present at public meetings, delivering reports on project status, bids, and development reviews.
• Design infrastructure systems (transportation, utilities, recreation, stormwater) using engineering tools.
• Prepare cost estimates, feasibility analyses, and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical guidance to clients, including capital improvement planning.
• Deliver construction support services such as contract administration, permitting, and inspection oversight.
• Prepare technical reports including memos, feasibility studies, and design reports.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting survey data, maps, and engineering plans.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including public presentation abilities.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to collect data, draw conclusions, and present recommendations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of MS4 and NPDES stormwater regulations.
• Experience with municipal stormwater programs and environmental compliance.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Consistent delivery of projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality expectations.
• High levels of client satisfaction and relationship retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Eight or more (8+) years of professional engineering experience, with a focus on municipal engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with engineering design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar).
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.
• Familiarity with ADA standards and guidelines.
• Strong technical capability in preparing plans, calculations, reports, specifications, permits, and estimates.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment with varying lighting and noise.
• Mobility around an office environment and occasional site visits.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day; occasional out‑of‑the‑area and overnight travel may be required.
• Requires the ability to attend meetings, including public evening meetings.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds; pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.