Municipal Project Manager

Municipal Project Manager - Fargo, ND Are you a driven civil engineer with a passion for shaping communities through impactful infrastructure design? AE2S is looking for an entrepreneurial Municipal Project Manager to lead and grow our municipal services. This is more than a municipal project management role — it's an opportunity to build and expand a team, develop and foster client relationships, and take ownership of projects that improve how communities live, work, and grow. In this role, you’ll work closely with municipal clients to develop and lead projects from concept to completion, managing both technical execution and client engagement. Projects are anticipated to focus on site development, underground utilities (water, wastewater, storm infrastructure), and grading/paving. Your leadership as the Municipal Project Manager will help cultivate a team of engineers and designers while delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions for municipalities, developers, and public agencies. Responsibilities Provide professional services for municipal civil engineering projects, including design, plans, specifications, reports, project budgets, scope of work, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, and coordination of sub‑consultants and contractors. Maintain and enhance existing and pursued client relationships and identify, evaluate, and lead project opportunities. Manage multi‑disciplinary staff resources and sub‑consultants to deliver high quality projects tailored to client requests. Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for project assignments. Coordinate, facilitate, and lead internal and external meetings. Provide quality control and assurance as part of AE2S’s overall municipal practice. Basic Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field. Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months. 6+ years of experience in civil engineering. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development. 2+ years of demonstrated experience as a project engineer for municipal clients. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws). Preferred Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field. 2+ years of experience as a municipal client manager. Proficiency with Civil 3D. Ability to lead both internal initiatives and external projects. Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Dakota or ability to obtain within 6 months. Physical Ability to walk up to 3 miles on uneven terrain. Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds). Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify errors or defects. May be required to wear personal protection equipment (PPE) including flame‑resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear. May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload. May require travel to off‑site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town. Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award‑Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award‑winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere. Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance 100-percent Employee Owned Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace. 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance Discretionary Bonus Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Matching 401(k) Contributions Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience Paid Parental Leave Wellness Program AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / AffIductive Action / Disability Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr