Sr Project Manager, Municipal

WSB; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Austin to lead municipal, multi‑discipline projects across the US, from proposals through closeout, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while coordinating with clients and staff.

You will drive client relations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and business development, with a focus on Central Texas and City of Austin initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school.
• Registration as a professional engineer (or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Contract management

Civil engineering

Public meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

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.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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