Project Manager – Senior Civil Engineer - LHB

LHB’s growing Public Works Structures and Survey group has an immediate opportunity for a Civil Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer to work out of our Duluth or Minneapolis offices. Come work at a firm passionate about designing infrastructure that shapes our communities. 

Our team of talented engineers, designers, and other skilled team members is dedicated to making the world a better place. We love a good challenge and foster a collaborative culture. We also believe in balancing work and play, the power of giving back, and cultivating a culture of caring. Are you ready to tackle local transportation challenges by leading meaningful projects in your community? Join us! 

Our core values reflect our commitment to building strong relationships founded on caring, humility, empathy, honesty, trustworthiness, and approachability. We strive for technical excellence by delivering the highest quality work, fueled by creativity and innovative design. Dedication is at our core — whether it's to each other, our clients, or our broader community. We believe in listening first — to truly understand our client's needs, identify issues, challenge the status quo, drive change, and remain adaptable to ensure success in every endeavor.

Position Summary

The responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Fostering relationships with existing clients, while cultivating new relationships to drive organizational growth and strength through our public works portfolio
• Supporting project pursuits and proposals in the roads & highways and municipal markets that align with our current and future services
• Collaborating with other project managers, engineers, technicians, and landscape architects through LHB’s hybrid work environment, which includes in-person and virtual collaboration
• Monitoring and tracking project budgets, staff utilization and financial targets
• Managing municipal and roadway projects of various complexity, scope, scale, and budgets
• Leading the process of responding to requests for proposals for professional engineering services from clients
• Lead or co-lead public meetings and be a communication resource for public interactions
• May provide direction to ensure effective management of the construction administrative process of municipal and roadway design projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college
• 5-10 years of Civil Engineering experience
• Working knowledge of MnDOT or MnDOT State-Aid and local agency specifications, design practices and project assembly requirements
• Professional Engineer licensure
• Ability to evaluate, plan, direct, manage, communicate, engage and oversee projects with varying degrees of complexity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive work experience directing and leading roadway or municipal projects in Minnesota
• Previous experience and understanding of roadway or municipal design using AutoCad Civil 3D or Microstation Geopak / ORD
• Progressive experience overseeing engineering team members
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client base

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental
• HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
• Base Life and AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program

Required Submittals

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Closing Date:  November 22, 2024 

About LHB

Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that serves clients nationwide. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, industrial, pipeline, and public works projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is committed to providing clients with high-performance, sustainable design solutions that can meet today’s challenges and create a better tomorrow.

LHB does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled