Municipal Senior Project Manager

Spalding DeDecker is an employee-owned surveying, planning, and civil engineering firm of 170+ employees. Since 1954, we’ve thrived because of our dedicated employees and the exceptional service we deliver to our clients. We hire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who will add expertise and integrity to our team, and we provide an exemplary place to work. We are a dynamic organization that believes in rewarding strong performance;

each member of our team can grow as far as each of their abilities will take them!

Spalding DeDecker is seeking a Municipal Project Manager to join our team and lead municipal and LAP transportation projects. In this position, the Municipal Project Manager will oversee project delivery, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with applicable standards. This position reports directly to the Director of Construction or Project Management.

Candidates should be experienced professionals with a strong background in municipal and LAP transportation project management. The ideal candidate demonstrates technical expertise, leadership, and integrity, with a proven ability to manage complex projects while fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality results. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement based on performance.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with established clients in the Rochester Hills office
• Develop project criteria, schedules, and budgets
• Lead multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
• Manage projects from preliminary studies and engineering through final design and construction documents for bidding
• Lead the development and design of new capital improvement projects from beginning to end
• Maintain existing client relationships
• Assist in the development new clients and opportunities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professionalengineeringlicense
• 10+ years of related experience
• 5+ years project management experience
• Engineering and design experience with water systems, sewer systems, storm water systems, roads, and site plan review
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• Design experience with various Michigan agencies, including MDOT local agency system
• Computer skills including internet, e-mail, Excel, Word
• Experience/background with construction administration/engineering is a plus

Individuals must be willing to:

• Work in an office environment
• Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it
• Participate in industry events such as conferences, relevant presentations
• Perform project site visits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid with three days per week required in the office after completion of probation period.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay

Language:
English (Required)

Work Location:

Rochester Hills office

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance