Project Manager, Municipal

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Manager, Municipal to join our team in Fort Washington, Camp Hill, Exton, Philadelphia, or Allentown, PA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Leads and manages municipal engineering projects, serving as a primary client liaison while ensuring high-quality technical delivery, regulatory compliance, and financial performance. This role supports municipal clients through engineering design, program management, and public representation, while mentoring staff and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Provide oversight and direction for municipal engineering projects, processes, and staff.

• Execute work under broad guidance from senior leadership, aligning with strategic objectives and policies.

• Manage project teams to ensure effective execution, quality assurance, and adherence to standards.

• Review staff work for technical accuracy and completeness.

• Mentor and develop junior staff, supporting the growth of future project managers.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Coordinate across internal departments to meet project and client requirements.

• Provide engineering expertise to support multidisciplinary teams.

• Serve as primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.

• Lead project team meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues.

• Support business development efforts, including marketing services and strengthening client partnerships.

Do the Work

• Manage municipal engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.

• Support project planning activities, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and client coordination.

• Review job cost sheets and assist with billing and financial tracking.

• Serve as Township or Borough Engineer, representing municipal clients and overseeing assigned projects.

• Review development plans for compliance with local ordinances (subdivision, land development, zoning, grading, and stormwater).

• Oversee construction phases of land development projects, including administration, inspection, and escrow management.

• Administer and maintain MS4 (NPDES) permit programs, including:

• Inspections, mapping, illicit discharge detection, and outfall investigations

• Compliance tracking and reporting

• Public education and interdepartmental coordination

• Ensure compliance with EPA and state stormwater regulations.

• Attend and present at public meetings, delivering reports on project status, bids, and development reviews.

• Design infrastructure systems (transportation, utilities, recreation, stormwater) using engineering tools.

• Prepare cost estimates, feasibility analyses, and technical documentation.

• Ensure designs comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Provide technical guidance to clients, including capital improvement planning.

• Deliver construction support services such as contract administration, permitting, and inspection oversight.

• Prepare technical reports including memos, feasibility studies, and design reports.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting survey data, maps, and engineering plans.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including public presentation abilities.

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to collect data, draw conclusions, and present recommendations.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Knowledge of MS4 and NPDES stormwater regulations.

• Experience with municipal stormwater programs and environmental compliance.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Consistent delivery of projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality expectations.

• High levels of client satisfaction and relationship retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.

• Eight or more (8+) years of professional engineering experience, with a focus on municipal engineering.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Experience with engineering design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar).

• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.

• Familiarity with ADA standards and guidelines.

• Strong technical capability in preparing plans, calculations, reports, specifications, permits, and estimates.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

• Requires the ability to attend meetings, including public evening meetings.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] .

Bowman 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 protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.