Project Manager, Municipal
About The Position
Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Manager, Municipal to join our team in Fort Washington, Camp Hill, Exton, Philadelphia, or Allentown, PA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Leads and manages municipal engineering projects, serving as a primary client liaison while ensuring high-quality technical delivery, regulatory compliance, and financial performance. This role supports municipal clients through engineering design, program management, and public representation, while mentoring staff and contributing to business development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
- Eight or more (8+) years of professional engineering experience, with a focus on municipal engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with engineering design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar).
- Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.
- Familiarity with ADA standards and guidelines.
- Strong technical capability in preparing plans, calculations, reports, specifications, permits, and estimates.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and direction for municipal engineering projects, processes, and staff.
- Execute work under broad guidance from senior leadership, aligning with strategic objectives and policies.
- Manage project teams to ensure effective execution, quality assurance, and adherence to standards.
- Review staff work for technical accuracy and completeness.
- Mentor and develop junior staff, supporting the growth of future project managers.
- Coordinate across internal departments to meet project and client requirements.
- Provide engineering expertise to support multidisciplinary teams.
- Serve as primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Lead project team meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.
- Support business development efforts, including marketing services and strengthening client partnerships.
- Manage municipal engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
- Support project planning activities, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and client coordination.
- Review job cost sheets and assist with billing and financial tracking.
- Serve as Township or Borough Engineer, representing municipal clients and overseeing assigned projects.
- Review development plans for compliance with local ordinances (subdivision, land development, zoning, grading, and stormwater).
- Oversee construction phases of land development projects, including administration, inspection, and escrow management.
- Administer and maintain MS4 (NPDES) permit programs, including: Inspections, mapping, illicit discharge detection, and outfall investigations, Compliance tracking and reporting, Public education and interdepartmental coordination
- Ensure compliance with EPA and state stormwater regulations.
- Attend and present at public meetings, delivering reports on project status, bids, and development reviews.
- Design infrastructure systems (transportation, utilities, recreation, stormwater) using engineering tools.
- Prepare cost estimates, feasibility analyses, and technical documentation.
- Ensure designs comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Provide technical guidance to clients, including capital improvement planning.
- Deliver construction support services such as contract administration, permitting, and inspection oversight.
- Prepare technical reports including memos, feasibility studies, and design reports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
