Senior Municipal Infrastructure Project Lead

WGA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WGA, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead civil engineering projects through the full lifecycle, from inception to closeout. You will guide internal teams and subcontractors to deliver on time, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements and company standards.

The role requires a PE license and at least five years of project management experience in civil engineering, with strong leadership, communication, and budgeting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of civil engineering, with project management experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project financial management and budgeting.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and own the complete lifecycle from inception to closeout.
• Conduct weekly meetings and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure QA/QC, schedules, and budgeting compliance.
• Provide project updates to Practice Manager/Leader on progress and risks.
• Manage projects toward high completion percentages within competency areas.
• Draft proposals, set budgets, and align with client requirements.
• Oversee invoicing, budget tracking, and Ajera or similar PM systems.
• Lead staff development, coaching, and motivation of team members.
• Ensure plans meet company standards and industry best practices.
• Develop client relationships with Client Managers to meet needs.
• Engage in professional associations and networking for growth.
• Create detailed work plans with milestones and resource allocation.
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills and technical leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

QA/QC

Team supervision

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

WGA, LLC is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead civil engineering projects through the full lifecycle, from inception to closeout. You will guide internal teams and subcontractors to deliver on time, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements and company standards.

The role requires a PE license and at least five years of project management experience in civil engineering, with strong leadership, communication, and budgeting capabilities.