Sr Project Manager, Municipal

WSB; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

WSB is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multi-discipline municipal projects across the US, with a focus on Austin-area initiatives. You will direct teams of engineers and staff, manage client relations, and ensure projects meet time and budget constraints while complying with relevant codes.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration with municipal clients, staff augmentation options, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school.
• Registration as a professional engineer (or ability to obtain within six months).
• 8+ years municipal experience leading multi-discipline projects.
• Experience with City of Austin preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline projects from proposal through closeout.
• Plan and coordinate client meetings, hearings, and involvement events.
• Lead engineers, technicians, and staff across multiple locations.
• Deliver CIP programs with municipal staff, potentially on-site.
• Establish and maintain relationships with municipal clients.
• Ensure project compliance with codes and environmental standards.
• Develop budgets and allocate resources; monitor expenditures.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; resolve issues.
• Oversee contract negotiations and contractor performance.
• Prepare project correspondence and client communications.
• Lead business development efforts with new and existing clients.
• Promote continuous process improvements within municipal engineering.

Connaissances

Municipal project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting & cost control

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Description du poste

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to add to our growing team. This is an exciting role for someone looking to grow their career with a growing company. This role provides an amazing opportunity to join a dynamic company working on groundbreaking projects across the US. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.
What You Will Do

• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline projects and clients from the proposal process to project closeout
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities including client meetings, public hearings, and public involvement events so that projects move forward within the prescribed time frames and budgets
• Anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly
• Team Leadership: Leading a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and monitoring project progress in multiple locations
• Work directly with municipal client staff to deliver CIP programs and or projects, potentially on-site in a staff augmentation setting
• Client Relations: Establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring project requirements are met
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring projects comply with relevant municipal codes, regulations, and environmental standards. Experience with City of Austin requirements is a plus
• Budgeting and Resource Management: Developing project budgets, allocating resources effectively, and monitoring expenditures to ensure cost control
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identifying potential risks and challenges, developing risk mitigation strategies, and resolving issues that may arise during project execution.
• Contract Management: Overseeing contract negotiations, reviewing contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation
• Participate in and lead business development activities to new and existing clients through the following activities: plans, leads and participates in client meetings and networking events
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements, implementing best practices, and promoting innovation within the municipal engineering department
• Understanding of alternative funding sources for municipal projects, and ability to secure funding
  

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
• Registration as a professional engineer (or the ability to obtain registration within six months)
• 8+ years municipal experience; direct experience working for a municipality
• Experience working with the City of Austin is preferred
• Our preferred candidate would have experience in managing a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, clients, and staff in central Texas
• A history in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• The ability and desire to develop an understanding of, or even anticipate the client’s needs
  

Who We Are
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
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