Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a 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 would bring a wonderful 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 Project Manager that aligns with our values, we would love for you to continue reading and apply.
What You Will Do:
- 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
- Manage time frames and budgets
- Anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly
- Lead, coordinate and delegate work to multiple work teams working in multiple locations
- Work directly with municipal client staff to deliver CIP programs and or projects, potentially on-site in a staff augmentation setting
- Formulate, track and meet program and project budgets and schedules
- Maintain open and effective communication with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation
- Participate in and lead business development activities to new and existing clients
- Plan, lead and participate in client meetings and networking events
- Develop new client contacts and relationships in all areas of expertise
- Understand alternative funding sources for municipal projects, and ability to secure funding
- Act as extension of client City engineering or public works staff in a managerial role and as a Client Manager
- Responsible for delivery of services across several WSB disciplines to the client
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
- 7+ years municipal experience; direct experience working for a municipality is a plus
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota
- Senior Project Manager title for the person with the right experience
- Experience in managing municipal CIP programs, projects, clients and staff in this market
- History in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
- Develop an understanding of, or even anticipate the client’s needs
- Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment, occasional travel or field visits may be required to support
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.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
- 7+ years municipal experience
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota
- Experience managing municipal CIP programs, projects, clients and staff
- History of delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
- Ability to understand and secure alternative funding sources for municipal projects
- Lead, coordinate and delegate work to multiple teams across locations
- Experience in business development and developing client contacts and relationships
- Direct experience working for a municipality
What We Do
Forge ahead. WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our staff of over 1,600 improve the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services in over 50 complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation for our coast-to-coast client base. We share a vision to connect your dreams for tomorrow to the needs of today—the future is ours for the making. Scam Awareness: Please note that WSB does not conduct recruiting conversations or request personal information through direct messages. All legitimate outreach comes from an official @wsbeng.com email address.
