Principal Civil Project Manager

At Mott Mac Donald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

With over 16,000 employees in more than 150 countries, Mott Mac Donald is a leading engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to improving society through innovative and sustainable solutions. Across North America, our teams deliver impactful projects in transportation, water, energy, buildings, and infrastructure, helping clients solve complex challenges and create lasting value for the communities they serve. We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects while fostering strong client relationships, driving business growth, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

This is a leadership role for a seasoned professional passionate about delivering excellence, developing talent, and helping shape the future of our civil engineering practice. The role aligns with responsibilities and qualifications reflected in existing Mott Mac Donald Principal Project Manager positions.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resource allocation to achieve successful project outcomes. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, environmental, planning, and construction disciplines. Provide strategic oversight, technical guidance, and quality assurance throughout project development and execution. Develop project delivery strategies and oversee contract administration, change management, and commercial performance. Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff, promoting collaboration and professional growth.

Represent Mott Mac Donald at industry events, professional organizations, and client meetings. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and company quality management procedures. Promote innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across project teams. Foster an inclusive and high-performing team culture aligned with Mott Mac Donald's PRIDE values. Grow, nurture, and strengthen external relationships and build and maintain strong networks with key clients, business partners, and competitors, driving joint initiatives where appropriate and using these networks to influence, close deals, and impact the growth and direction of the business. 

Ensure the development and implementation of strategic client engagement plans.  Provide high-quality input into proposals and business development efforts to build Mott Mac Donald’s reputation.  Managing the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects including roadway, highway, complete streets, transit, active transportation, and multimodal improvements.  Serving as a project manager or technical lead on transportation projects from planning and design through construction support. 

Preparing technical reports, engineering studies, cost estimates, and contract documents.  Candidate

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain licensure in applicable states within an agreed timeframe. 15+ years of progressively…