Civil Engineer - Project Manager

The role

The Project Manager will lead the design and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects. This role oversees the full project lifecycle including planning, design, bidding, and construction administration.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
• Prepare and lead client meetings and technical presentations
• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects
• Communicate with stakeholders including permitting agencies, regulatory agencies, and government bodies
• Analyze water/wastewater facilities for system deficiencies regarding compliance
• Produce planning documents and cost estimates
• Prepare plans, specifications, costs, and estimates for municipal and industrial facilities
• Manage full project lifecycle including scope, budgeting, scheduling, and risk
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Lead bidding and construction-phase services

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
• 5+ years of progressive civil engineering design and construction
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation required
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple concurrent projects
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and with strong quality outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Client-service mindset
• Interest in practice development, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Valid driver’s license and insurable record for periodic travel

Nice to have

• 5+ municipal water project experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred or able to pursue after-hire

Benefits

• Up to $130,000 base pay (DOE)
• Annual bonuses
• Ownership through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 90% company paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off in year one
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company

About the company

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. Founded in 1945, it is an Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm.