Senior Project Manager

Waggoner Engineering; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Incentive Program

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. in Gulfport, MS, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project delivery across civil infrastructure work and to maintain client relationships.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment with the interpersonal skills to serve as a trusted partner to clients and to mentor project staff. Responsibilities include leading multi-disciplinary projects from concept through closeout, supervising design and cost estimation, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field required.
• 10–15 years of related experience, incl. 5+ years in project management and client interaction.
• 5+ years supervisory/coordination experience; knowledge of regulations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mississippi required.
• Must complete PM qualification/certification within one year.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication with client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept through closeout with quality, budget, and schedule control.
• Oversee engineering studies, designs, plans, specs, and cost estimates per regs.
• Serve as primary client contact, ensuring proactive communication and high-quality service.
• Maintain strong client relationships and position the firm as long-term partner.
• Manage project records, finances, invoicing, and closeout using Deltek.
• Conduct site visits and support construction-phase services, review RFIs and submittals.
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff; provide performance feedback to Discipline Managers.
• Coordinate resources with Discipline Managers and office leadership for proposals.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Deltek

Microsoft Office

Microstation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

Job description

Compensation: $110,000 - $145,000 / year

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Gulfport, MS

Compensation: $110,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project delivery and maintain client relationships across a range of civil infrastructure work. The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment with the interpersonal skills to serve as a trusted partner to clients and a mentor to project staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept through closeout, ensuring technical quality, budget control, and schedule adherence throughout.
• Oversee preparation of engineering studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, provide proactive communication and consistently delivering responsive, high-quality service.
• Maintain strong client relationships by understanding client needs, addressing concerns promptly, and positioning Waggoner as a long-term partner.
• Utilize Waggoner’s project management systems—including Deltek—to manage project records, monitor financials, process invoicing, and execute closeout.
• Conduct site visits and support construction-phase services, including review of submittals, RFIs, and resolution of field issues.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff; provide performance feedback to Discipline Managers.
• Collaborate with Discipline Managers and office leadership to coordinate resources, share expertise, and support proposal development.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 10–15 years of related experience, including five or more years in project management and five or more years of direct client interaction.
• Five or more years of supervisory or coordination experience; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mississippi required.
• Must complete Waggoner’s PM qualification and certification within one year of employment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, and other applications
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.