Position: Civil Engineer - Project Manager
Job status: Exempt-salaried
Job type: Full-time
Location: Billings, MT
(Relocation assistance provided)

These responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, for project coordination, building strong relationships, providing responsive and proactive client service, and ensuring alignment between project objectives and deliverables.
• Prepare and lead client meetings and technical presentations
• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders, including permitting agencies, regulatory agencies, funders, utilities, government bodies, and impacted members of the public.
• Analyze water/wastewater facilities for system deficiencies regarding compliance with local, state, and federal standards and regulations. Provide improvement alternatives to meet compliance with such regulations.
• Produce planning documents and cost estimates for needed improvements.
• Prepares plans, specifications, costs, and estimates for municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities.
• Manage full project lifecycle: scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resourcing, risk identification, and change management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and timely project delivery.
• Lead bidding and construction-phase services, including bidding assistance, submittal reviews, field observations, payment recommendations, RFIs, and change orders as applicable.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, progress tracking, and financial performance reporting.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance feedback to EIs and project team members.
• Delegate tasks effectively and support staff development through coaching, training, and design reviews.
• Adhere to and champion company QA/QC standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality across project deliverables.
• Identify new opportunities, support client account growth, and help develop strategic pursuits.
• Lead or contribute to proposal development, including project approach, scopes, schedules, level of effort, and interview participation.
• Leverage engineering design software to perform engineering calculations and modeling, as well as to produce project designs according to project specifications.

"As employee-owners, we don't just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves." – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

We know work is just one part of life. That's why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you'll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being. Whether it's your family, hobbies, or future goals, we've got you covered.

• Up to $145,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 90% company paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Flexible work schedule arrangements

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of "Best Places to Work." Join us as a Civil Engineering Project Manager within our Water/Wastewater group to be part of this success.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
• 5+ years of progressive civil engineering design and construction
• 5+ municipal water project experience preferred
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred or able to pursue after-hire
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and with strong quality outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and team coordination.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Client‑service mindset and ability to build, maintain, and grow long-term client relationships.
• Interest in practice development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver's license and insurable record for periodic travel