Civil Engineering Project Manager [8-20+ yrs exp]

Join the KPFF Lacey team as a motivated energetic and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in managing civil engineering projects ensuring they are delivered to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years experience in site development civil engineering project management and planning experience.

Project Managers are a key member of our design teams and exhibit strong leadership time management and communication skills to pursue develop and execute this role youll not only refine your existing expertise in civil engineering but also mentor other engineers with technical knowledge research design permitting and construction management. This position provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects for both public agencies and private developers which include:

• Commercial Site Development
• Parks and Recreation Facilities
• Multi-family / Residential Development
• Water Systems
• Sewer Lift Stations
• Roadway Infrastructure
• Municipal Institutions
• Public Works Infrastructure and Redevelopment
• Staff Augmentation

Our Project managers are accountable for project coordination quality control and ensuring projects are completed effectively to meet client expectations. General project tasks that our project managers perform are as follows:

• Proven capability to work dynamically and effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Write or review project proposals or Statements of Qualifications 
• Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement independent decision making and prolonged focus
• Excellent teamwork communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competency accountability and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients.
• Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement independent decision making and prolonged focus.
• Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to client needs providing clear communication and delivering customized solutions that align with their objectives
• Focus on client satisfaction possess high-level communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in training developing and supporting staff and have experience working in a cooperative team environment.
• Primary interface with clients on project coordination and design.
• Responsible to technical content and quality control / assurance of accuracy.
• Establish project fees and schedules.
• Track project budget and timing to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments.
• Provide construction administration support.
• Ability to communicate with contractors and conduct site visits and inspections as necessary to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working on a computer reviewing plans or attending meetings.
• Occasionally it may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking standing kneeling or navigating uneven terrain.

Qualifications :

• B.S. Degree or higher in Civil Engineering
• P.E. License in Washington State
• Knowledge of codes regulations and standards applicable to the design and construction of major site development projects in Washington
• Permitting experience with various municipalities
• Ability to manage multiple active projects concurrently
• Excellent communication teamwork and collaborative skills are essential
• Competency accountability and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients and to mentor younger staff

Additional Information :

Compensation
The base salary for this role is competitive with a range of $120000 - $155000 determined by experience education and skills. KPFF also offers performance-based bonuses to recognize outstanding contributions. Additional details about the full compensation package will be provided during the interview process.

Culture and Benefits

We believe that people are at their best when they have a purpose and are self-motivated from the core of their ideology. KPFF gives individuals the opportunity to pursue and develop an area of expertise and practice that follows their passion and improves our team and culture. We believe in supporting these pursuits both professionally and personally. This belief is at the core of our employees and KPFFs success. KPFF utilizes forefront a program that provides lifelong career support in technical development project management professional practice improvement business development and personal improvement.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA covering preventive care and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal family and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one years salary plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary with no match needed. 
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO two floating holidays and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay with options to use PTO for full income.

Additional Perks

Professional Development: KPFF is more than just the work we do we are the relationships we build both with our clients and with our co-workers. To foster those relationships and build up our employees KPFF offers a number of growth opportunities and social events. 

How to Apply:  Please submit a resume and cover letter with your your cover letter we encourage you to highlight relevant experience what draws you to KPFF and how this role aligns with your professional goals.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time