Project Manager - Municipal Services

Wightman; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

100% Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Reimbursement for tuition and professional development

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) and incentive bonuses

Employee and Family activities

Job summary

Wightman is seeking a Civil Engineer in Benton Harbor, MI with extensive experience in municipal services. The role involves project management and requires excellent business development and interpersonal skills. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and over 8 years of relevant experience.

This position provides opportunities for hybrid work, including benefits such as medical coverage, generous PTO, and incentive bonuses. Join a committed team focused on community service and client-focused development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing municipal projects.
• Experience in A/E/C industry with record of municipal client retention.
• PE licensure in Indiana preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and foster relationships with municipal clients.
• Manage projects including client communications and financial performance.
• Oversee team performance and workload.

Skills

Business development skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills for municipal projects

Project management skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Location: Benton Harbor, MI

Job Id: 525

# of Openings: 1

Civil Engineer - Municipal Services

Position Purpose:

We are seeking a Civil Engineer with extensive experience and proven track record partnering with municipal clients. Candidates must have excellent business development skills, a passion for people, and be dedicated to exemplary work for our communities. This opportunity builds on Wightman’s strategic commitment to growth and the development of client focused teams.

This role will include project management responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and foster good relationships with current and potential municipal clients
• Strong technical skills for storm, sanitary, water and local roads projects
• Oversee team performance and workload; facilitates work sharing with other locations and practices to deliver best in class projects to our clients
• Manage projects including client communications, public input and feedback, financial performance, and internal support
• Ability to identify engineering and surveying services needed by the client and the ability to draft proposals and estimate fees
• Familiar with, identifies and pursues funding mechanisms to support our municipal clients
• Advanced experience consulting or working with local, regional, and state government.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Passionate about organizing and leading others; drives results by planning, prioritizing, and meeting tight deadlines required.
• Ability to work independently with a self-motivated attitude; capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports directly to Senior Project Manager
• Supervises direct report project engineers and designers

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience managing municipal projects; storm, sanitary, water, local roads
• 8+ years of experience in A/E/C industry with record of municipal client retention/attraction

Preferred Education/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in developing business
• 5+ years of experience managing direct reports
• PE licensure in Indiana

Travel

• Position based in Benton Harbor
• 10-15% local travel

Benefits

• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility upon hire date
  • Multiple Medical plans including those with HSA employer contributions.
• 100% Employer paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and personal/professional development.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k), Incentive Bonuses, and Ownership Opportunities (we’re 100% employee-owned!).
• Employee and Family activities including ski and fishing trips, sporting events, and so much more!