Municipal Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Job description:

Communities do not build themselves. Roads, drainage systems, public works infrastructure, zoning compliance, stormwater programs they all need steady leadership and sharp engineering judgment behind the scenes.

A well-established, growth-focused civil engineering firm is seeking a seasoned Municipal Project Manager to serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader for municipal clients across Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys blending technical expertise, client representation, and strategic growth.

This is more than project management. It is community stewardship through engineering.

What Youll Lead

• Serve as Township or Borough Engineer, acting as primary or supporting municipal consultant
• Attend and actively participate in municipal meetings as a representative of the client
• Manage and review subdivision and land development plans for ordinance compliance
• Oversee stormwater management design, grading reviews, detention basin rehabilitation, and infrastructure upgrades
• Administer MS-4 Programs, including PRPs, on behalf of municipal clients
• Support Act 167 compliance and watershed-based planning initiatives
• Guide public works design and infrastructure rehabilitation projects
  Assist with state and local permitting processes
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering evaluations
• Provide construction administration, including contract oversight, coordination, budgeting, and escrow account management

Qualifications:

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania required
• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience preferred
• Strong background in municipal engineering and direct client representation
• Experience with subdivision and land development reviews, zoning, grading, and stormwater management
• Familiarity with MS-4 program administration and regulatory compliance
• Experience in public works infrastructure and rehabilitation projects
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• Business development experience and/or established municipal relationships strongly preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This opportunity offers the chance to operate at a senior level, guiding municipal strategy while leading meaningful infrastructure initiatives. You will have direct influence on community growth, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience.

The firm values long-term client partnerships, technical excellence, and sustainable growth. Leadership encourages initiative, supports business development efforts, and provides a platform for experienced engineers to expand both their professional impact and client portfolio.

If youre a licensed PE who thrives in municipal advisory roles, enjoys public engagement, and understands the balance between regulatory compliance and practical engineering solutions, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible and impactful position.