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Project Manager - Civil Engineering & Design (CE&D)

Founded in 1973 DJ&A is a multidisciplinary professional services consulting firm with office locations in Montana Colorado Washington Florida New Mexico and Nevada. Our team of more than 180 professionals works across the country to deliver a diverse range of engineering environmental survey mapping landscape architecture and planning projects for federal state local tribal and private clientele.

DJ&AsCivil Engineering & Design (CE&D) Group is seeking aProject Manager /Senior Project Manager with NPS and federal experienceto join our growing team. This position plays a key role in leading and delivering local and regional site development projects while serving as a trusted advisor to long-standing and emerging clients. The ideal candidate enjoys owning projects values quality and attention to detail and thrives in a collaborative relationship-driven environment where integrity accountability and people matter.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead site civil projects from planning and design through construction including grading drainage utilities and coordination with municipalities and stakeholders.
• Manage scope schedule budget and internal resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee preparation of plans specifications reports and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants.
• Take ownership of project outcomes by leading with integrity clear communication and a commitment to delivering quality work that serves both clients and communities.

• Track and report on project KPIs including schedule adherence budget performance and utilization to drive continuous improvement and and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure accurate thoughtful and high-quality deliverables that reflect DJ&As commitment to never compromising on quality.
• Experience with National Park Service (NPS) and federal project delivery strongly preferred.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional clients providing responsive service and thoughtful solutions.
• Maintain and grow relationships with prioritized local clients while contributing as a client engagement manager for additional accounts.
• Build trust through responsive service follow-through and transparent communication serving as a long-term partner rather than a transactional consultant.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development interviews and client meetings.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen long-term client partnerships with a focus on growing relationships with the National Park Service federal agencies county governments and state Departments of Transportation (DOTs).

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and support emerging engineers and project managers.
• Foster a collaborative respectful and quality-focused team environment.
• Contribute to a respectful inclusive team culture where people feel supported challenged and valued.

Preferred Project Experience:

• Site development for public and private clients
• Grading drainage and utility design
• Municipal coordination and permitting
• Experience with federal projects is preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture from an ABET or LAAB-accredited program or related engineering degree (required).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Landscape Architect Registration (LARE) (required).
• 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience including project management responsibilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality attention to detail and client service.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit stand and use computer equipment for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to project sites including outdoor environments and construction areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development support including licensure and training
• Flexible work schedule

Office Location

• Missoula MT; Bozeman MT; Albuquerque NM ; Vancouver WA ; Denver CO; or Frankfort IL

Who Will Thrive in This Role

You may thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy project management and take pride in leading projects from start to finish.
• Care deeply about quality accuracy and delivering work you stand behind.
• Value relationships and enjoy being a trusted advisor to clients and collaborators.
• Are organized proactive and comfortable balancing technical work with communication and leadership.
• Enjoy mentoring and supporting emerging professionals.
• Appreciate a workplace where integrity collaboration and people matter as much as technical expertise.

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