Senior Program Manager- Municipal

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to add to our growing team. This is an exciting role for someone looking to grow their career with a growing company. This role provides an amazing opportunity to join a dynamic company working on groundbreaking projects across the US. Apply today and help play a pivotal role in scaling our company.

WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. If you are a Senior Program Manager that aligns with our values, we would love for you to continue reading and apply.

• Lead and collaborate with others on business development activities for new and existing clients. This typically includes the following activities: plans, leads and participates in client meetings, networking events, pursuits, proposals, and project execution
• Establish and maintain relationships with municipal clients, understand their needs, and propose services and/or solutions to address their needs
• Work directly with municipal client staff to deliver CIP programs and/or projects, potentially on-site in a staff augmentation setting
• Develop project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and monitor expenditures to ensure cost control
• Negotiate contracts including scope and fee, and manage the execution of the contract
• Lead, coordinate and delegate a variety of Municipal projects to multiple work teams working in multiple locations
• Collaborate with others on the development and execution of the Municipal Division strategic business plan
• Plan, direct, and coordinate program and/or project so that projects move forward within the prescribed time frames and budgets
• Present proposals, program information, and projects to client staff, elected officials, and the public
• Anticipate client needs, biases, and preferences and tailor communication and work output accordingly
• Understanding of compliance with relevant municipal codes, regulations, and environmental standards
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Identify potential risks and challenges, develop risk mitigation strategies, and resolving issues that may arise during project execution
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of project / client correspondence and documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and promote innovation within the municipal engineering team
• Understanding of alternative funding sources for municipal projects, and ability to secure funding
• Serve as a mentor to other Municipal team staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited school
• Registration as a professional engineer (or the ability to obtain registration within six months)
• 10+ years municipal experience; direct experience working for a municipality
• Experience in managing municipal CIP programs and projects, clients, and staff in this market
• A history in delivering projects with positive customer service experiences
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders, client staff, elected officials, and agency contacts
• Positive attitude, as well as a willingness to learn
• Ability and desire to develop an understanding of, or even anticipate the client’s needs
• Ability to work 40 hours a week
• Ability to work in the posted locations
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment. Occasional travel or field visits may be required to support

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance,…