Project Manager- Municipal/Civil Engineer

Weston & Sampson; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Project Manager/Municipal-Civil Engineer in Albany, NY. The role requires 7+ years of municipal project management experience and a NYS PE license.

Lead project teams, manage client relationships, and oversee budgets, schedules, and staffing for Civil Engineering projects. You will collaborate with internal multi-disciplinary teams, pursue new work, and contribute to design and construction phases while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or similar.
• New York State Professional Engineering License in good standing.
• 7–15 years of relevant municipal engineering/project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects and client relationships including budgeting and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead project teams on civil engineering projects.
• Provide hands-on leadership and work closely with staff on designs and reports.
• Hold multiple assignments, coordinate with clients, plan project scope and schedules.
• Pursue new work opportunities through client relationships and competitive pursuits.
• Define project scope, schedule, and fee, and allocate staff and sub-consultants.
• Participate in training programs and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

New York State PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

REVIT

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Project Manager- Municipal/Civil Engineer

Facilities Full Time Albany, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1055

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with at least 7 years of experience in our Albany, New York office location. This individual will lead project teams on Civil Engineering projects.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise and lead project teams in the conduct of engineering reports, field studies, and designs, utilizing recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches.
• Provide hands‑on leadership working side by side with our engineering staff to complete challenging engineering and construction projects.
• The candidate will be expected to be flexible in terms of handling multiple assignments, work directly with clients to understand needs and to advance project planning and design assignments.
• Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationship, market sector awareness, and competitive pursuits, including participation in proposal development and interviews/presentations.
• Assess opportunities and define project scope, schedule, and fee, as well as determine work procedures, staffing, and sub‑consultant assignments.
• Participate in company sponsored training programs, seminars, professional organizations and technical committees
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal multi‑disciplinary teams

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or similar engineering degree.
• Possess and maintain a New York State Professional Engineering License, in good standing.
• 7 to 15 years of relevant experience working with municipal clients in engineering or project management roles.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and clients, along with the associated administrative, budgetary, and financial tracking/profitability aspects of projects.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, team leadership, and mentoring.
• Possessing high ethical standards, committed to producing high quality work, with a commitment to teamwork, respect and integrity.
• Preferred work experience will include AutoCAD/MicroStation/REVIT drafting; civil/site design; infrastructure/utility planning, modeling, and design.
• Exemplary communication skills, including verbal, written, and public presentation.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license
  Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000k.

Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee‑owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee‑owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.

We offer:

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee‑owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.

Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.