Civil Project Manager - Water Resources

Bolton & Menk is looking to add a Civil Project Manager – Water Resources to our team in Mankato or Rochester and lead a variety of stormwater quality, drainage design, and modeling projects for municipal clients throughout the Midwest. We offer a 75‑year legacy of community infrastructure solutions across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and beyond.

As a Water Resources Project Manager you will manage and lead a team of engineers and technicians, overseeing projects from preliminary design through construction. Your responsibilities include workload management, planning and scheduling, training, performance oversight, marketing, business development, contract and budget management, and client outreach.

We look for candidates who are detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and capable of encouraging, leading, and growing a successful project team. This role primarily serves Southern Minnesota but will support projects across all offices as needed.

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for water resources, municipal, and transportation projects
• Storm drain and culvert modeling and design
• Stormwater quality improvement modeling and design
• Construction plan development and production
• NPDES and MS4 documentation and compliance
• Floodplain modeling and management
• Wetland and stream restoration modeling and design
• Manage preliminary and final design and construction phase services for water resource projects
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables for multiple clients
• Lead other staff members and sub‑consultants
• Marketing, business development, and client communication

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent program from an accredited college
• 5–10 years of progressive engineering design and plan production experience
• 2+ years of project management and team management experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Minnesota, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven supervisory and team‑leadership skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Software skills including GeoPAK Drainage, Hydro
  
  CAD, XPSWMM, SSA, SRH‑2D, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, P8, and MIDS

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or other water resources‑specific certifications
• FEMA, USACE, MNDNR, and watershed district permitting experience
• ArcGIS Pro skills
• Intermediate AutoCAD and/or Micro Station plan production experience
• Experience working with Minnesota 103E drainage systems
• Sanitary sewer modeling experience

Bolton & Menk will not be providing visa sponsorship or optional practical training extensions for STEM students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range: $115,000 – $155,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

• Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions
• 401(k) match program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer time off (VTO)
• Six paid flexible company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative action employer including disability and veterans. Bolton & Menk complies with all federal, state, and local EEO laws and regulations. The company is committed to the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people.