Civil Project Manager – Municipal Projects

At Mac Kay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed.

We are looking for a dedicated and relationship-driven Municipal Project Manager to join our team in Vancouver, Washington. We are open to this Project Manager being located near other Mac Kay branches within the Pacific time zone. This role offers an opportunity to make an impact in our local neighborhoods, sharpen your skill set in project leadership and delivery, and collaborate with our talented team members across Utilities, Construction management, Parks & Recreation, Landscape Architecture, and more.

This team is passionate about enhancing communities and building spaces that shape our region’s future. In this role, you’ll lead projects from initial planning through design completion, managing client relationships, project teams, and technical execution. We’re looking for someone with strong relationship cultivation skills, leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering projects that positively impact the communities we serve.

We offer a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements.

• Plan, provide design guidance, and manage a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Effectively prioritize competing deadlines
• Communicate with clients about current projects, identify and position the firm to win future work, and ensure the firm’s success
• Effectively supervise technical staff to ensure successful project delivery
• Coordinate cross-functionally with team leads, managers, and shared resources
• Prepare and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and meet deliverables
• Interest in business development efforts to cultivate strong client relationships is a plus

• BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Registered PE in the states of Washington and/or Oregon, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• At least one year of hands‑on experience managing projects, including roadways & associated utility design, ideally with public agency clients (Forest Service, DOTs, other agencies)
• 5+ years of public works transportation projects experience (public and private)
• Experience mentoring civil project engineers and EITs; ability to guide staff in using AutoCAD Civil 3D/Bentley Open Roads
• Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley Open Roads preferred
• Experience in specification writing and engineering cost estimate preparation

A people‑first culture At Mac Kay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well‑being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally.

Our teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.

We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves.

Built on more than 50 years of experience, Mac Kay has developed a reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and dependable results. You’ll be part of a team with a solid foundation and a clear direction for the future.

We provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long‑term financial value as the company grows.

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