Sr Project Manager, Municipal

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. If you are a Senior Project Manager that aligns with our values, we would love for you to continue reading and apply.

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

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

Our preferred candidate would have experience in managing municipal CIP programs and projects, clients, and staff in this market

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.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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