Public Works Project Manager - Lehi

Civil-Science; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Science, Inc. seeks a driven Public Works Project Manager to lead municipal infrastructure projects in Utah from Salt Lake City or Lehi offices. You will serve as the primary client contact, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and guide teams to successful delivery.

We value a licensed engineer who can own project outcomes, build strong client relationships, mentor staff, and help expand our Utah backlog and market presence.

Qualifications

• Licensed engineer with PE designation.
• Experience leading public agency projects and client-facing roles.
• Ability to lead teams and drive accountability across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact for public works projects in Utah.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple municipal projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across phases.
• Deliver high-quality infrastructure projects for city, county, and state agencies.
• Support business development through proposals and client relationships.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand backlog and market presence.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.
• Ensure projects meet quality, risk, and compliance standards.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Public sector experience

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Civil Science is seeking a driven and experienced Public Works Project Manager to support and grow our public works practice in Utah (Salt Lake City or Lehi Office).

This is more than a traditional project management role — it’s an opportunity to play a key role in a growing market. You’ll lead meaningful municipal infrastructure projects that directly impact the communities we serve, while building strong relationships with local agencies and stakeholders.

We’re looking for a licensed engineer who thrives in a client-facing role — someone who takes ownership of project delivery, leads collaborative teams, and enjoys guiding projects from concept through completion. You’ll step into an active backlog of work with immediate opportunities to contribute and help expand our presence across Utah.

At Civil Science, you won’t just contribute — you’ll have a stake in what we’re building. As a 100% employee-owned company, our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking, giving you the opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of our Utah operations.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Serve as a primary client contact for public works projects across Utah
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple active municipal projects
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
• Deliver high-quality infrastructure projects for city, county, and state agencies
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationship growth
• Collaborate with leadership to expand backlog and strengthen market presence
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
• Ensure projects meet quality, risk, and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Experience working with public agency clients
• Ability to lead teams and drive accountability
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills