Project Manager (PE) - Site Development/Municipal

Impact Recruitment; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex. F

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off, sick leave, and paidH

Professional development and CE assist

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness reimbursement

Partial paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

Impact Recruitment partners with a multidisciplinary engineering firm to hire a Civil Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer for site development work across residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects in the Midwest.

You will lead from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships while coordinating with engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that meet schedule and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in site development and/or municipal engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa, or the ability to obtain within three months.
• Illinois and/or Missouri licensure is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with stormwater modeling software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of municipal, county, state, and federal permitting processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.
• Familiarity with Iowa SUDAS standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead site development and municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, plans, specifications, permitting documents, and construction plans.
• Perform stormwater drainage, hydraulic, and hydrologic analyses to support project design.
• Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports, construction cost estimates, and other technical documentation.
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Stay current on industry trends, design standards, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain strong quality control standards throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Attend public meetings, council meetings, and client presentations as needed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and project managers to successfully complete projects.
• Provide construction administration and oversight when required.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Schedule management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Stormwater modeling software

Job description

Impact Recruitment is partnering with a respected, multidisciplinary engineering firm to identify an experienced Civil Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing Site Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys leading projects from concept through construction while mentoring junior staff and building strong client relationships. In this role, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal infrastructure projects, working alongside talented engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that strengthen communities throughout the Midwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site development and municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, plans, specifications, permitting documents, and construction plans.
• Perform stormwater drainage, hydraulic, and hydrologic analyses to support project design.
• Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports, construction cost estimates, and other technical documentation.
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Stay current on industry trends, design standards, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain strong quality control standards throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Attend public meetings, council meetings, and client presentations as needed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and project managers to successfully complete projects.
• Provide construction administration and oversight when required.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in site development and/or municipal engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa, or the ability to obtain within three months.
• Illinois and/or Missouri licensure is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with stormwater modeling software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of municipal, county, state, and federal permitting processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.
• Familiarity with Iowa SUDAS standards is a plus.

Compensation

Compensation $34–$52/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentorship program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Partial paid maternity leave
• Employee referral program

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Impact Recruitment does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, medical condition as defined under state law, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Impact Recruitment also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, or local law.