Municipal Project Manager

Location: Louisville, KY / Jeffersonville, IN

Pay Range: $85,000-$150,000+ DOE, with potential to exceed for the right candidate + Annual Bonus Based on Profit + Profit Sharing

Work Hours: Standard business hours; Hybrid schedule

Type of Employment: Permanent Hire

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package including BCBSM Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) with employer matching contribution, paid professional association membership, tuition and certification expense reimbursement, Volunteer Service Leave, 100% employer-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability options.

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Municipal Project Manager for a growing company in the engineering and infrastructure industry. Qualified candidates must have 8+ years of Site Civil Engineering or Municipal Engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, and a PE license in Kentucky or Indiana or the ability to obtain licensure within 120 days. Candidates should have extensive civil design experience and proficiency with Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Description

As a Municipal Project Manager, you will take the lead in delivering innovative and impactful infrastructure solutions for municipal, private development, and institutional projects. You will manage project teams, client relationships, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of diverse projects.
• Collaborate with clients to define desired outcomes, project metrics, and success criteria.
• Develop project proposals, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, schedules, and key milestones.
• Oversee the design process, mitigate project risks, ensure quality assurance, and manage workflow to meet deadlines.
• Facilitate the timely acquisition of permits and entitlements.
• Support the bidding process, respond to RFIs during construction, conduct site visits, and participate in construction progress meetings.
• Manage project budgets, monitor invoicing, and oversee project closeout.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Oversee preparation of design plans including layouts, utility services/extensions, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and construction details.
• Manage and coordinate project production teams across multiple projects.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers through technical training and career development.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development teams to develop proposals, marketing materials, and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Site Civil Engineering or Municipal Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky or Indiana, or ability to obtain licensure within 120 days.
• Training or equivalent experience with PSMJ or Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies.
• Extensive design experience with grading, water mainlines, sanitary sewers, roadways, storm sewers, green infrastructure, and stormwater management.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate internal and external project teams.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers and technical staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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