Municipal Project Manager

Overview

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building stronger communities? We’re on the hunt for a Project Manager to help lead and grow our thriving Municipal Services team in Toledo, OH.

In this high-impact role, you’ll work directly with city and county leaders, oversee infrastructure and civil site projects from concept to completion, and guide multidisciplinary teams toward success. Whether it’s water systems, roadway improvements, stormwater upgrades, or planning future-ready spaces — you’ll be the force behind projects that directly shape the places we live, work, and play.

Our municipal engineering team understands that quality of life for your community members is essential. Whether you’re revitalizing your downtown, replacing an aging infrastructure, reclaiming open space for community recreation, or developing Smart Growth strategies, we work hard to maintain a healthy balance between cost, land optimization and natural resource preservation. Our professionals serve our public clients by providing the right combination of responsive engineering and consulting services through our comprehensive suite of in-house disciplines. From zoning and planning decisions to navigating grant administration and regulatory compliance, we provide you with the best options and value in realizing your goals for your community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by supervisor.

• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.

• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.

• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisor's approval.

• Ensure all project work is performed and completed in accordance with QA/QC standards, systems and procedures as designated for project.

• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-established goal.

• Assist with mentoring junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.

• Assist with the preparation for public hearings, meetings, and any other presentations in relation to current projects.

• Work efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.

• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

• Prepare production documents and conduct kickoff/team meetings.

• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule.

• Interpret ordinances and regulations to determine project impact.

• Attend client meetings, bid openings, and construction meetings.

• Review cost estimates for alignment with client budgets and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering is required.

• 8+ years of related engineering experience is required, preferably with municipal projects.

• Professional Engineer license is preferred.

• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge.

• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.