Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineering Lead

WSB; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

WSB, a design and consulting firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager in Austin, Texas, to lead multi-disciplinary municipal projects from proposal through closeout. You will coordinate client meetings, hearings, and public involvement events to advance projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license or ability to obtain, and 8+ years’ municipal experience, with preference for knowledge of City of Austin requirements and central Texas project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain within six months is required.
• 8+ years municipal experience, direct experience with a municipality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline projects from proposal to closeout.
• Plan and coordinate client meetings, hearings, and public involvement events to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff across multiple locations.
• Deliver CIP programs/projects with municipal client staff, potentially on-site.
• Establish and maintain relationships with municipal clients and ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with municipal codes and environmental standards, with Austin-related experience a plus.
• Develop budgets, allocate resources, and monitor expenditures to control costs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout project execution.
• Oversee contract negotiations and monitor contractor performance.
• Prepare project/client correspondence and documentation.
• Lead business development with new and existing clients.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Budget management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

WSB, a design and consulting firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager in Austin, Texas, to lead multi-disciplinary municipal projects from proposal through closeout. You will coordinate client meetings, hearings, and public involvement events to advance projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license or ability to obtain, and 8+ years’ municipal experience, with preference for knowledge of City of Austin requirements and central Texas project