Project Manager

Robert Peccia & Associates • Kalispell, MT

24d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Robert Peccia & Associates is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Site Civil Group. This position will lead the planning, design, permitting, and construction delivery of site civil projects for private, public, and government clients across Montana and the Western United States.
RPA’s Site Civil Group provides comprehensive engineering services that bring project visions to life from initial planning through construction. Our team delivers precise, practical, and coordinated site design solutions for individuals, businesses, architects, institutions, and government agencies. Project work may include commercial and institutional facilities, residential developments, roads, streets and pedestrian facilities, recreation facilities, military facilities, schools, urban centers, and projects for federal and state land agencies.
As a Project Manager, you will guide site civil projects from concept through construction while leading teams, supporting clients, and helping deliver high-quality work aligned with RPA’s values and reputation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with a Professional Engineer license in Montana or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in site civil design, site development, municipal civil engineering, land development, or related infrastructure projects, with demonstrated experience managing scope, schedule, budget, teams, and deliverables.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, site layout, permitting, construction documents, and municipal/land development processes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers and technical staff, support accountability, and foster a collaborative project environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, agencies, contractors, subconsultants, and project stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, adaptable, and aligned with RPA’s core values and employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage site civil projects from conceptual design through final construction, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and RPA quality standards.
• Guide the preparation and review of civil site plans, grading and drainage designs, stormwater management systems, utility layouts, permitting documentation, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, contractors, and project stakeholders, building strong relationships and reinforcing RPA’s reputation for responsive, high-quality service.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor engineers and technical staff by supporting collaboration, technical development, accountability, and professional growth.
• Ensure project work meets applicable codes, environmental regulations, agency standards, client expectations, and internal QA/QC requirements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and marketing staff to identify and pursue new opportunities, prepare proposals, support interviews, and represent RPA at client meetings, conferences, and industry events.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Plan
• 100% Employee Owned (Employee Stock Ownership Program - ESOP)
• Competitive Salary and Bonuses
• Flexible Work Environment (excellent leave policies, flexible schedules, and paid time over 40 hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior