Project Manager, Municipal

Overview

Since 1980, Cobb Fendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At Cobb Fendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a new hire program, development opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, paid parental leave, winter holiday closure, and community engagement.

• New Hire Program // A program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm.
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in‑house training and collaborative resources.
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive package with 401(k) matching, profit‑sharing, ESOP, health, vision, dental, short‑term and long‑term disability, voluntary life, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education programs.
• Paid Parental Leave // Fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoption cases.
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1.
• Community Engagement // Cobb Fendley Cares focuses on STEM education, hunger relief, and sustainable solutions.

• Engineering:
  Bachelor’s degree in a civil or related engineering discipline meeting state licensure requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.

Intermediate – Minimum of 6 years of professional experience with at least 1 year as Deputy Project Manager.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules, tools, and software.
• Skills leadership, communication, time, risk, quality, financial management, negotiation, problem‑solving.
• Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute, delegate, collaborate, and perform tasks with high accuracy.

Complexity + Decision‑Making Authority – Responsible for projects of small to moderate scope. May perform direct invoicing and billing to clients.

• Financial Management – Use weekly budget reports, prepare scopes of work, LoE’s, and schedules; identify out‑of‑scope requests; manage invoicing and collections.
• Corporate Compliance + Risk Assessment – Complete contract reviews, ensure contract and subcontract compliance, manage payment terms, and follow QA/QC processes.
• Communication + Collaboration – Ensure clear communication, articulate project requirements, document meetings, and support marketing requests.
• Client + Internal Satisfaction – Adhere to schedules, keep clients informed of delays, and address concerns promptly.
• People Development – Provide performance feedback, assist in recruiting, and guide support staff.
• Technical – Manage projects covering drainage maps, storm hydraulics, roadway design, sewer and water design, plant design, technical reports, pump selection, phase construction, and regulatory permits. Utilize software such as Microsoft Project, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam.

Work primarily in an office with occasional client site visits. Requires seated and standing work, mobility, neck movement, repetitive motion, arm movement, and object handling. Cognitive demands include attention, reasoning, and communication skills.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week with potential overtime.
• Standard hours 7:30 AM–4:30 PM CST, Monday–Friday.
• Hybrid schedule eligible after training period.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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Pre‑employment screenings include drug testing, physical exam, and background verification. Cobb Fendley does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters. E‑Verify is used; work visas are not sponsored. Reasonable accommodation is provided under the ADA.