Project Manager, Municipal

Forge ahead with WSB. 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've inspired 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:

The Senior Project Manager serves as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale, complex projects from inception through completion. This role drives operational excellence by managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. The Senior Project Manager will provide executive-level oversight, mentor emerging leaders, and implement best practices that advance organizational goals and strengthen client relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct all phases of project delivery, including planning, design, permitting, and construction administration for high-profile or multi-million-dollar projects.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans; proactively monitor performance and implement corrective actions to achieve financial and operational targets.

• Serve as the primary client liaison, managing expectations, resolving complex issues, and fostering long-term partnerships.

• Lead, mentor, and coach project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

• Identify and mitigate project risks; enforce rigorous quality standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Negotiate and manage contracts, subconsultant agreements, and change orders; ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

• Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, cost control, and profitability analysis.

• Prepare and present detailed project status reports to senior leadership and clients.

• Contribute to proposal development, fee estimates, and client presentations to secure new opportunities.

• Champion best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across project management workflows.

What you will bring:

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Experience:

• 8-10+ years of progressive project management experience in the AEC industry, including leadership of large, complex projects.

• Licenses/Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Software:

• Proficiency in Revit/CAD, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk, MicroStation.

• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).

• Experience with cloud-based design tools such as BIM 360, Projectwise and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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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