Civil Engineering Project Manager

Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee‑owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent work‑life balance, and gives back to your community? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee‑owner of Haley Ward, one of the Best Firms to Work For™ in the country! We will also offer you a $7,500 signing bonus.

Haley Ward’s team of close to 300 employee‑owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face‑to‑face communication to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

• US $7,500 signing bonus
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or a paid monthly stipend if you have health insurance elsewhere
• Generous company‑matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work‑life balance, professional development, and is community driven
• And much more

• Oversee and manage project proposal development through planning, detailed site design, stormwater design, preparation of site plans, drainage studies, permit documents and specifications.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review work of engineers, technicians, and designers.
• Manage projects, oversee, delegate tasks, and engage in design of projects.
• Present projects to Boards and Commissions for approval.
• Work with regulatory agencies for project approvals.
• Prepare agreements including scope, schedule, work plan, fees, and monitor financial performance of projects.
• Participate in career path planning and development, performance plans, mentoring, and resource sharing for supervised team members.
• Cultivate personal business relationships and seek opportunities for cross‑selling to enhance and expand existing client relationships during and after projects.

• BS in an engineering field required (Civil Engineering preferred). Advanced degree in the area of work specialization is desirable.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related industry experience required; project management experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices relating to appropriate discipline.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
• Effective manager of people with the ability to inspire, lead, communicate, support, and mentor.
• Sound mathematical skills required.
• Working knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Carlson HydroCAD required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong leadership potential with a desire to develop into a management position.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation required.

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location:

Portland, ME – Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work (Required)