Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering
We’re hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead civil engineering projects that improve infrastructure and quality of life across the Midwest. If you’re ready to use your technical skills and leadership experience to shape safer, smarter, and more resilient public spaces, while working with a team that truly values you, please read on!
What You’ll Be Doing
As a senior leader in our Public Works team, you'll be entrusted with more than just managing projects, you'll guide clients, mentor emerging engineers, and help build relationships that support long-term community development.
Your role will include:
- Leading complex public infrastructure projects, primarily roadways, from concept to completion
- Developing strong, lasting relationships with municipal and MnDOT or WisDOT clients
- Mentoring engineers, designers, and technicians to help them thrive in their careers
- Responding to RFPs and involvement with public meetings
- Overseeing budgets, schedules, and staff allocation to ensure success for everyone involved
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is not only technically strong but also approachable, thoughtful, and collaborative. You’re confident leading roadway design projects and enjoy being both a strategic thinker and hands-on leader.
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- A Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)
- 7+ years of experience in civil engineering, especially in public works
- A PE license (Professional Engineer)
- Familiarity with DOTs and preferably MnDOT and Minnesota local agency design standards
- Communication skills, you’re equally comfortable talking to a city engineer or a local resident
- A knack for mentoring and leading multidisciplinary teams
- A desire to do meaningful work, in a place where you’re respected and heard
Location & Flexibility
We offer a hybrid work model with preferred locations in Minnesota. Remote work is available if you live in Minnesota.
What You’ll Get
This is more than just a job opening. This is a long-term career in a supportive, people-first environment where your work is valued and your ideas are welcomed.
- Salary Range: $117,500 – $153,000
- Ownership Potential
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, HSA/FSA Plans
- 401(k) with Match
- Flexible Hybrid or Remote Work Schedule
- Ongoing Training & Mentorship
Why Work Here?
We’re a team that cares about our clients, our communities, and each other. You’ll find humility and curiosity here, not egos. We believe in supporting the whole person, balancing purpose with play, and doing great work for the right reasons.
Apply now and join a team where you’re empowered to lead, grow, and make a difference.
Company DescriptionAEC Resources is committed to advancing careers careers in the engineering Industry. We help job seekers by providing an expansive collection of unpublished job opportunities, free technical training and certification programs, industry mentoring, resume writing services, and a focus of connecting you with the region's most sought after employers. All applications are handled in confidence.
Company Description
AEC Resources is committed to advancing careers careers in the engineering Industry. We help job seekers by providing an expansive collection of unpublished job opportunities, free technical training and certification programs, industry mentoring, resume writing services, and a focus of connecting you with the region's most sought after employers. All applications are handled in confidence.