Project Manager​/Client Account Manager

Project Manager / Client Account Manager - Waggoner Engineering

We are hiring a Project Manager / Client Account Manager for our Jackson, MS office to provide quality planning, designing and technical oversight to assist in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints.

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Jackson, MS

Project Management & Delivery

• 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.

Client Account Management

• 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.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• 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.

Business Development & Strategic Support

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Project and financial management
• Client relationship management
• Team leadership
  
  Strategic problem-solving
• Clear communication
• Accountability and attention to detail

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering