Civil Engineer Project Manager - Utilities

MacKay Sposito • Vancouver, WA

105d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. We are looking for a dedicated and relationship-driven Civil Engineer Project Manager to join our utilities team in Vancouver, Washington. In this role, you’ll lead projects from initial planning through design completion, managing client relationships, project teams, and technical execution. We’re looking for someone with strong relationship cultivation skills, leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering projects that positively impact the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of local development codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other industry-related design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and public agency staff.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience working with both public and private sector clients in water resource disciplines (drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater).
• Established relationships with local municipalities and reviewing agencies.
• Business development experience, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to lead and develop junior staff.
• Experience with project management software tools (such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Ajera, Deltek Vantagepoint or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and responsive relationships.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of engineering teams, subconsultants, and support staff.
• Lead the preparation of public works project plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and permit applications.
• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and participating in proposal development.
• Facilitate meetings with clients, public agencies, and internal teams to discuss project progress and resolve challenges.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project team members.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed to maintain project goals.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to provide innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Access to company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA and Supplemental Life Insurance plans.
• 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Eligibility to participate in company 401k plan with up to a 4% match.
• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• Eligibility to participate in employee ownership offerings.
• Expenses associated with licensure paid by the company.
• Annual profit sharing bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees