Civil Project Manager

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

KPFF’s Lacey, Washington office is seeking a Civil Project Manager with experience in site development and municipal infrastructure projects. This role leads the planning, design, and delivery of civil engineering projects for public agencies and private developers across the region.

As part of our collaborative design team, you will manage project schedules and budgets, coordinate with clients and consultants, and guide engineers and designers through project execution.

• Commercial Site Development
• Parks and Recreation Facilities
• Multi-family / Residential Development
• Water Systems
• Sewer Lift Stations
• Roadway Infrastructure
• Municipal Institutions

As a Civil Project Manager at KPFF, you will lead civil engineering projects from initial planning through design and construction. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients, guide internal design teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage civil engineering projects from planning through construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Lead project scope development, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Oversee technical design and ensure quality of project deliverables.
• Supervise and mentor design engineers and drafters.
• Coordinate with municipalities, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules to meet contract commitments.
• Support permitting and entitlement processes with local jurisdictions.
• Provide construction administration support, including RFIs and submittals.
• Participate in project meetings and occasional site visits.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working on a computer, reviewing plans, or attending meetings.
• Occasionally, it may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of Washington State design standards, permitting processes, and municipal codes.
• Experience managing multiple civil engineering projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive, with a range of $100,000 - $140,000 determined by experience, education, and skills. KPFF also offers performance-based bonuses to recognize outstanding contributions. Additional details about the full compensation package will be provided during the interview process.

Lacey Office Culture

KPFF believes people do their best work when they have the freedom to pursue their interests and develop their expertise. Our Lacey team works collaboratively on projects that shape communities across Washington.

Through Forefront, our professional development program, employees receive ongoing support in technical development, project management, business development, and leadership growth.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary, plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed. 
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income.

Professional Development: KPFF is more than just the work we do, we are the relationships we build, both with our clients and with our co-workers. To foster those relationships and build up our employees, KPFF offers a number of growth opportunity. 

How to Apply:  Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, we encourage you to highlight relevant experience, what draws you to KPFF, and how this role aligns with your professional goals. 

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KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.