Project Manager | Municipal & Water Resources

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and cash rewards

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HRG is seeking a Project Manager in Cranberry Township, PA to lead municipal and water resources engineering projects from planning through delivery.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of civil/municpal experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Will travel as needed and support client relationships across the service group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil, municipal, and water resources engineering.
• Experience in municipal representation, stormwater management, roads, utilities, construction administration, and permitting preferred.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management for assigned municipal and water resources engineering projects.
• Lead and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality; monitor utilization and financial performance.
• Review and prepare plans, specifications, and contract documents; ensure accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate and lead interactions with contractors; interpret designs and specifications.
• Conduct project site visits to observe progress, quality, and compliance.
• Maintain ongoing client communication during and after project completion.
• Attend meetings with agencies and municipalities related to permit review and approvals; coordinate PennDOT-related items.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Office tools

Willing to travel

Driver's license

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm

We are actively seeking a Project Manager in our Cranberry Township, PA office to support our Municipal & Water Resources Engineering Service Group. As a Project Manager with HRG, you will manage engineering projects from initial planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate resources, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal team members throughout all phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management for assigned municipal and water resources engineering projects
• Lead and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality, including monitoring utilization and financial performance
• Review and prepare plans, specifications, and contract documents, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Coordinate and lead interactions with contractors, including interpretation of designs and specifications
• Conduct project site visits during various stages of construction to observe progress, quality, and compliance
• Maintain ongoing client communication during and after project completion
• Attend and participate in meetings with agencies and municipalities related to permit review and approvals, including PENNDOT where applicable
• Collaborate with other project managers, engineers, and technical staff to ensure successful project outcomes and appropriate workload distribution

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineering license preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil, municipal, and water resources engineering
• Demonstrated experience in municipal representation, stormwater management, roads, utilities, construction administration, ordinance and plan review, environmental permits (PADEP, USACE, FEMA), PennDOT permits, grant applications, project presentations, specification writing, and meeting facilitation preferred
• Client-focused leader and team player, possessing strong communication, planning and organizational skills
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver’s License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

• Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people’s everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG:
• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work: We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We’ve also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member's contribution.