Project Manager - Municipal Projects

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager II to lead municipal transportation projects within the Surface Transportation team.

This full-time role offers opportunities to manage client relationships, supervise junior staff, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. You'll plan, design, and manage projects across rural highways, city streets, and multi-modal trails, collaborating with municipalities and state departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related field.
• 8 years' minimum experience in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Demonstrated design expertise in transportation projects.
• Previous project leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead in a team and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, manage clients, and supervise junior staff.
• Collaborate with municipalities and state departments on transportation projects.
• Plan, design, and manage transportation projects across varied settings.
• Lead client engagement and pursue business opportunities.
• Coordinate with agencies and professionals across the transportation sector.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Civil engineering knowledge

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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Full Time Kansas City, MO, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1372

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager II to join the Surface Transportation team in our Kansas City, MO office. This is not a remote position.

We are a fast-growing firm with 500+ employees across 25 offices in 10 states, serving clients through our four primary business groups:

As a Project Manager - Municipal Projects, you'll play a key role in supporting the Missouri Surface Transportation team while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of engineering and consulting.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Perform and lead projects including client management, supervising and directing junior staff in support of the group manager and the team at large
• Work with municipalities, county highway departments, and state transportation departments across all our locations
• Planning, design, and project management of transportation projects
• Work on a variety of transportation projects including rural highways, city streets, and multi-modal trails
• Leadership opportunity available
• Serve as a client manager or the ability/desire to grow into a client-facing professional capable of delivering high quality products and services to our clients
• Identification and pursuit of business opportunities
• Engagement of clients, agencies, and other professionals within the transportation industry

Here is what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related field
• 8 years' minimum experience in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Demonstrated technical design expertise in transportation projects including geometric design, grading, drainage, pavements, utilities, quantities, engineering reports, and specifications
• Previous project leadership experience required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, and OpenRoads Designer software packages
• Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple assignments on a variety of projects
• Ability to work in an environment with quick learning plus the initiative to interact with a variety of people
• Ability to mentor and lead junior staff

Ideally, you will also have:

• 10 years' experience preferred
• Experience delivering municipally/community funded projects
• Experience and familiarity with American Public Works Association (APWA) standard specifications
• Experience in business development
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands vary depending on the specific nature of assigned projects. CMT is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Office tasks: physical requirements are minimal and include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Fieldwork: including but not limited to site visits, field surveys, and construction inspections could involve more physical demands such as:
• Navigating job sites and construction areas
• Lifting and carrying equipment, tools, or other materials
• Physical endurance to withstand varying weather conditions and long working hours

Elevating infrastructure, together.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a civil infrastructure professional services firm working with clients and their communities to shape the future, together. Our mission is to provide superior infrastructure solutions, responsive to clients’ needs and expectations, while fostering growth and development for employees. Our dedicated team of engineers, planners, scientists, and consultants work together with clients and their communities to plan, advance, deliver, and manage civil infrastructure.

At CMT, we are looking for individuals who come to us with varied perspectives, backgrounds and worldviews.

Benefits at CMT

CMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development. To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals .

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT (EEO) POLICY

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS

Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with CMT who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact CMT’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to request assistance. CMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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