Senior Civil Engineering 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.

Join the KPFF Lacey team as a motivated, energetic, and experienced Senior Project Manager with at least eight years of experience and a strong background in managing civil engineering projects ensuring they are delivered to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years’ experience in site development, civil engineering, project management, and planning experience.

Project Managers are a key member of our design teams, and exhibit strong leadership, time management, and communication skills to pursue, develop, and execute projects. In this role, you’ll not only refine your existing expertise in civil engineering, but also mentor other engineers with technical knowledge, research, design, permitting, and construction management. This position provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects for both public agencies and private developers which include:

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

Our Project managers are accountable for project coordination, quality control, and ensuring projects are completed effectively to meet client expectations. General project tasks that our project managers perform are as follows:

• Proven capability to work dynamically and effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Write, or review project proposals, or Statements of Qualifications 
• Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement, independent decision making, and prolonged focus
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients.
• Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement, independent decision making, and prolonged focus.
• Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to client needs, providing clear communication, and delivering customized solutions that align with their objectives
• Focus on client satisfaction, possess high-level communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in training, developing, and supporting staff, and have experience working in a cooperative team environment.
• Primary interface with clients on project coordination and design.
• Responsible to technical content and quality control / assurance of accuracy.
• Establish project fees and schedules.
• Track project budget and timing to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments.
• Provide construction administration support.
• Ability to communicate with contractors, and conduct site visits and inspections as necessary to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

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.

• B.S. Degree or higher in Civil Engineering
• At least 8 years of experience as a Civil Project Manager
• P.E. License in Washington State
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design and construction of major site development projects in Washington
• Permitting experience with various municipalities
• Ability to manage multiple active projects concurrently
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential
• Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients, and to mentor younger staff

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive, with a range of $120,000 - $155,000 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.

Culture and Benefits

We believe that people are at their best when they have a purpose and are self-motivated from the core of their ideology. KPFF gives individuals the opportunity to pursue and develop an area of expertise and practice that follows their passion and improves our team and culture. We believe in supporting these pursuits both professionally and personally. This belief is at the core of our employees and KPFF’s success. KPFF utilizes forefront, a program that provides lifelong career support in technical development, project management, professional practice improvement, business development, and personal improvement.

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.

Additional Perks

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 opportunities and social events. 

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.