Civil Engineering Municipal Manager

Civil Engineering Municipal Manager

Position Purpose:

The Civil Engineering Municipal Manager reports directly to Wightman’s Director of Engineering and is responsible for client representation, project management, and leadership of the multi-office, municipal sub-discipline team. With a supporting team of inspectors and material testers, planners, licensed surveyors, and experts in permitting and funding source identification, we take a holistic approach to project design and management. By leading the largest market of our business your team will be working every day to ensure the health and safety of communities in southwest Michigan as part of the team that designs water and wastewater treatment facilities. Wightman is all about people with a transparent, fun, empowering culture, and strategy for long-term success. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a growing and dynamic employee-owned company building strong communities throughout the Great Lakes Regio

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Accountabilitie

• s: Partners with the Director of Engineering and Government Sector Lead to align best talents to our projects while developing a pipeline of talent and succession plann
• ingMaintains and fosters good relationships with current and potential municipal clie
• ntsEstablishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partn
• ersOversees team performance and workl
• oadFacilitates scheduling with other locations and disciplines to deliver best-in-class projects to our clie
• ntsManages financial performance for projects; ensuring backlog is healthy, utilization targets are achieved, and overhead costs are

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Required Education/Experie

• nce:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related f
• ieldPE Licensure in Michigan and/or Ind
• iana10 years of experience managing municipal projects; storm, sanitary, water, local r
• oads10 years of experience in A/E/C industry with a record of municipal client retention/attrac
• tionExperience leading and building a strong engineering team; drives results by inspiring, planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadl
• inesStrong technical skills for storm, sanitary, water, and local roads proj
• ectsProven experience consulting or partnering with local, regional, and state govern
• mentProficient with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, Unanet prefe
• rredAble to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing; in-person and virtu
• allyAble to work independently with a self-motivated attitude; capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneo

uslyOur team members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that inclu

• des:Medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility upon hire
• dateMultiple Medical plans including those with HSA employer contribut
• ions100% Employer paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disabi
• lityReimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and personal/professional developm
• ent.Generous PTO and paid holi
• daysOpportunities for hybrid and flexible sched
• ules401(k), Incentive Bonuses, and Ownership Opportunities (we’re 100% employee-owne
• d!).Employee and Family activities including ski and fishing trips, sporting events, and so much m

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About Wigh

tman:No matter your career trajectory – whether you’re just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities – you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and does it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work; why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wigh

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Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 170 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Reality Capture. What does that mean? It means we design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21st-century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much

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We are actively searching for talented employees who are aligned with our culture of work/life balance, want to grow with a firm committed to success, and desire to become trusted advisers to clients who respect their knowledge and expertise. Whether you enjoy working in the field gathering data, are passionate about the design build process, or delight in details, consider learning more about our firm at https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-w