Municipal Project Manager

ms consultants, inc. is currently seeking a Municipal Project Manager to join our team in Northeast Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to lead municipal projects while building and expanding client relationships across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The selected candidate will lead a diverse range of municipal projects, from planning through design and implementation, and play a key role in building client relationships and supporting new business development.

Responsibilities

Meet regularly with clients to monitor and maintain satisfaction on all projects; Develop new projects based on the clients needs; Assist clients with short-to-long term capital improvement planning, project planning and funding procurement as needed; Assist with preparation of request for proposals and qualifications as needed; Establish relationships with regulatory and funding agencies to better serve clients and identify potential funding opportunities early in the project planning process; Perform project management duties on a wide variety of project types including water/wastewater/storm improvements, street improvements, culvert upgrades, sidewalk replacement, curb replacement, funding procurement, plan review, etc.; Plan and execute assigned projects at a high level; Manage design tasks across various business units and support groups, manage client interactions, and perform engineering assignments; Perform work which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements; Ensure that assigned projects are executed and completed on time and within budget; Coordinate QA/QC reviews of project deliverables with technical staff; Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior level engineers and design/drafting technical staff; Work with the business development team to expand municipal services throughout the region

Requirements

Creative problem solver; willing and able to communicate engineering concepts to Clients at an easy to understand level while providing detailed, technical design ideas to technical staff in a collaborative, matrixed team environment; Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field; Professional Engineering (PE) License (Ohio); Project Management Experience; Relevant experience in a wide variety of municipal engineering services; Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking; Ability to effectively communicate complex engineering concepts across a wide variety of audiences including Engineers, Contractors, Elected Officials, and the General Public; Exceptional critical thinking, strong problem solving, and decision making abilities; Familiarity with federal and state funding agencies and programs

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement; costs for licensure, certifications, and further education; health coverage; life insurance; disability; long-term care; comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions; paid time off; flexible work schedules; company paid holiday; hybrid work option