Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Water Management

Project Manager - Site Civil

Location:

Kalispell, MT | Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (base) | Type:
Regular Full‑Time

Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) 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.

• Lead Project Delivery:
  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.
• Oversee Technical Design:
  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.
• Coordinate Clients & Stakeholders:
  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.
• Mentor & Support Teams:
  Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor engineers and technical staff by supporting collaboration, technical development, accountability, and professional growth.
• Manage Quality & Compliance:
  Ensure project work meets applicable codes, environmental regulations, agency standards, client expectations, and internal QA/QC requirements.
• Support Business Development:
  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.

• Education & Certification:
  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.
• Experience:
  
  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.
• Technical Expertise:
  Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, site layout, permitting, construction documents, and municipal/land development processes.
• Leadership & Mentorship:
  Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers and technical staff, support accountability, and foster a collaborative project environment.
• Communication & Client Service:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, agencies, contractors, subconsultants, and project stakeholders.
• Attributes & Cultural Fit:
  Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, organized, adaptable, and aligned with RPA's core values and employee‑owned culture.

• Generous Retirement Plan: RPA contributes to your retirement future, with no match required, starting on day one.
• 100% Employee Owned:
  Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) provides direct ownership in the company.
• Competitive Salary and Bonuses:
  Rewarding compensation structure including competitive base salary and company‑wide bonus program.
• Flexible Work Environment:
  Support for work‑life balance with excellent leave policies, flexible schedules, and paid time over 40 hours per week.
• Professional Growth:
  Encouragement of professional development and involvement in civic and professional organizations and ample opportunity for career growth within RPA.

Additional details about our benefits can be found on our RPA Advantage Page.

We encourage a diverse team. RPA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.