Project Manager / Client Account Manager

Trilon Group•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a Project Manager / Client Account Manager for our Jackson, MS office to provide quality planning, designing and technical overview to assist in delivering project, within budgetary and time constraints. The Project Manager / Client Account Manager leads the successful delivery of municipal, county, and state government projects from initiation through closeout. This role serves as the primary client contact while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and multidisciplinary teams. The position balances project execution, client relationship management, and business development for projects up to $1M in revenue. Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? Waggoner Engineering, founded in 1976, is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential. With numerous office locations across the Southeast United States, Waggoner is recognized for its innovative, multi-disciplinary services that extend far beyond traditional engineering. What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients. If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years managing public-sector engineering or planning projects.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets, schedules, and risk.
Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
Project and financial management
Client relationship management
Team leadership
Strategic problem-solving
Clear communication
Accountability and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

PMP, PE, AICP, or similar certification.
Experience with infrastructure, transportation, water, stormwater, or planning projects.
Knowledge of public-sector contracting, funding, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engineering and planning projects from notice to proceed through completion.
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor project performance, financial metrics, and client satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with contracts, regulations, design standards, and company procedures.
Coordinate subconsultants, utilities, and external stakeholders.
Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Serve as the primary client liaison and maintain trusted client relationships.
Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to clients and internal leadership.
Administer contracts, including amendments, invoicing, reporting, and closeout.
Identify opportunities to expand services and support client growth strategies.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, and technical staff.
Coordinate with discipline leaders and support staff to execute projects and proposals.
Provide feedback on team performance and project delivery.
Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation.
Represent the firm at client meetings, public meetings, and industry events.
Contribute to strategic planning and market growth initiatives.