Senior Municipal Project Manager – Civil Engineering Lead

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) / Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Austin, Texas is seeking a Project Manager to grow our Municipal Engineering Group. You’ll lead municipal capital projects, oversee multiple initiatives, and ensure design and regulatory compliance while mentoring staff.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of municipal design experience, and strong coordination across disciplines in a team-driven environment. A strategic, growth-oriented mindset will help expand our Austin presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 10+ years of municipal engineering/capital project design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Experience supervising staff and overseeing scope, schedule, quality and budget.
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects.
• CFM certification preferred.
• Strong English reading/writing and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Municipal Engineering: design of capital improvement projects, grant work, planning & zoning reviews.
• Prepare construction plans/specs, public bid docs, cost estimates, and related documents.
• Evaluate public works issues in municipalities.
• Address and resolve resident complaints related to municipal engineering inquiries.
• Manage capital improvement construction projects with deadlines and budgets.
• Familiarity with State regulations and requirements.
• Review land development ordinances and agency regulations for land development limits.
• Site investigation and due diligence including ordinance and utility research.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design and regulations.
• Design of utility systems including stormwater, sanitary sewer, and parks/recreation.
• Soil erosion/sediment control design and BMPs; assess construction sequencing.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Budget tracking

Public communications

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Austin, Texas is seeking a Project Manager to grow our Municipal Engineering Group. You’ll lead municipal capital projects, oversee multiple initiatives, and ensure design and regulatory compliance while mentoring staff.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of municipal design experience, and strong coordination across disciplines in a team-driven environment. A strategic, growth-oriented mindset will help expand our Austin presence.