Project Manager - Municipal Engineering

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Columbia, SC
Hybrid
Senior level
Professional Services
The Role
Lead engineering and project management for municipal design and construction, focusing on client relations, project delivery within budget and schedule, and leading technical activities. Oversee proposal development and contract negotiations while coordinating with teams and agencies.
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Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.


Foth is currently seeking a team-focused and results-oriented professional engineer with the desire to cultivate and advance municipal relationships from our Columbia, SC, location. If you have a passion for customer service, client delivery, and relationships, please consider our Project Manager - Municipal Engineering career opportunity!




Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical engineering, quality assurance/control, and project management activities for municipal and county design and construction projects
  • Support growth and development of the municipal market by creating statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations; conducting contract negotiations; and participating in professional organizations, advertising, and tradeshows
  • Serve as the client contact for multiple municipal and county clients
  • Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments
  • Negotiate change orders to the scope of work with the client and subcontractors
  • Work closely with relevant permitting agencies
  • Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs
  • Provide construction administration as needed
  • Lead, coordinate, and build client teams
  • Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for team members
  • Participate in recruiting activities by attending professional networking events and college career fairs

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Carolina
  • Minimum five years of experience managing projects and client relationships
  • Minimum five years of experience working in the civil engineering consulting industry 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing public utility projects 

Why Foth:

  • Strong reputation: With a strong reputation built over 86 years, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
  • Engaging Culture: Enjoy a flexible work environment, professional growth opportunities, and supportive colleagues.
  • Client-Centric Approach: Our focus is on improving the quality of life by enhancing infrastructure and public health.

Why Foth: 

Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development. 


Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers 

 

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

 

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Top Skills

Civil Engineering
The Company
HQ: De Pere, WI
654 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1938

What We Do

By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 650 members in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.

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