Senior Project Manager
Trilon Group•Gulfport, MS
•$110,000 - $145,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project delivery and maintain client relationships across a range of civil infrastructure work. The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment with the interpersonal skills to serve as a trusted partner to clients and a mentor to project staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred
- 10–15 years of related experience, including five or more years in project management and five or more years of direct client interaction.
- Five or more years of supervisory or coordination experience; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mississippi required.
- Must complete Waggoner’s PM qualification and certification within one year of employment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, and other applications
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage client relationships effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept through closeout, ensuring technical quality, budget control, and schedule adherence throughout.
- Oversee preparation of engineering studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, provide proactive communication and consistently delivering responsive, high-quality service.
- Maintain strong client relationships by understanding client needs, addressing concerns promptly, and positioning Waggoner as a long-term partner.
- Utilize Waggoner’s project management systems—including Deltek—to manage project records, monitor financials, process invoicing, and execute closeout.
- Conduct site visits and support construction-phase services, including review of submittments, RFIs, and resolution of field issues.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff; provide performance feedback to Discipline Managers.
- Collaborate with Discipline Managers and office leadership to coordinate resources, share expertise, and support proposal development.
Benefits
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
