Civil Engineer Project Manager - Municipal

Job Description

Project Manager

PACE Engineers (PACE) is an engineering company serving the Pacific Northwest with a comprehensive range of professional civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services. With offices in Kirkland and Everett, Washington, and Lake Oswego, Oregon, we are strategically positioned to optimize our reach and impact. At PACE, our strength lies in our people, and we pride ourselves on our people-centric approach.

Joining PACE means becoming part of a vibrant community while making a meaningful difference in society. Our team of 140+ employee-owners has established a stellar reputation, showcasing exceptional skills, unwavering passion, and a profound commitment to our clients and communities. Collaboration is at the core of our firm. Our projects foster unity and cooperation within the organization. We are fortunate to have teams of creative and dedicated individuals across all our offices, which allows us to leverage our top talents regardless of location.

We are currently seeking to add a Project Manager to our growing Civil Municipal team.

The typical salary range for this position is $117,000 to $154,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position. This is a full-time with benefits position.

PACE provides comprehensive civil engineering services for all types of municipal projects. Our municipal engineers also serve as Engineers of Record for special-purpose districts or designated City Engineers for local municipalities and assist municipal clients on an on-call basis.

Municipal services include CIP design and construction specifications; as-builts for new construction and facility improvements; coordinating with state/federal agencies; facility planning; funding strategies and cost estimates; grant applications and securing project funding; and providing plan reviews.

Our municipal projects primarily focus on water and sewer utilities, stormwater management, watershed planning, road and sidewalk design, parks and trails, public works facilities, stream restoration, environmental restoration, and parking lots/structures.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, technically knowledgeable with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude to assist with stormwater, transportation, and utility design projects in the Pacific Northwest. Be part of a thriving team actively planning and delivering creative designs and solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

Provide design and project management of water and sewer system improvements

Be the primary contact/liaison for various municipal clients

Provide project team leadership in meeting schedules and budget

Prepare written communication to clients and agencies

What we are looking for:

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Washington State PE license

12-20 years of utility engineering experience

Project management experience

Experience with client development and interaction

Experience with TESC, grading, drainage, water and sewer system design

Experience with construction and management of various utility and site development improvements

Experience in the preparation of private contract drawings, sewer and water drawings, and drainage requirements

Desires Skills/Experience:

The ability to communicate and effectively participate as part of an engineering team

Solid aptitude for learning more advanced design engineering skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Willingness to work in an office team environment

Reasons to join our team at PACE:

Respect and voice

Friendly community

Empowered to get the job done

Flexibility and Work/Life Balance

Hybrid work environment

Work environment that embraces belonging and equity

Mentoring

PACE Culture/General Benefits

At PACE, we value our people and their personal and professional growth. We are a culture of learning.

Qualifying employee benefits may include but are not limited to: 401(k); ESOP; Medical; Dental; Vision: Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HAS); Employee Assistance Program; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Long Term Care benefit; Life and AD&D insurance; PTO; and Paid Holidays.

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.