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Sr. Project Manager -#2860.05

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026

About the role

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

This position requires strong managerial, business development, relationship building, delegation, and

communication skills with all levels of staff as well as good organizational skills. This position requires the ability to pursue, achieve and complete projects as the Project Manager and/or client manager. This position requires periods of intense concentration as well as average strength and stamina. This position is within a normal office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, fumes, etc., and requires frequent travel. This person should have strong people and team building skills to effectively communicate with clients and other staff. This person should also be highly motivated, organized, and able to interpret technical data and perform technical writing. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in networking within the consultant and client communities

Typical responsibilities include:

Operational:
Responsible for project financial performance for one or more projects.
Track monthly workload to coordinate staffing needs with the Area Lead and other Project managers and recommend staff changes as needed
Mentor project managers and staff
Take on project manager assignments including responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and staff management
Review, comment and submit for approval all contracts through internal channels and seek input from Area Lead, as appropriate
Accountable for project team delivery, quality, and schedule adherence
Effectively coordinate activities with the Area Lead
Accountable for personal performance as a Project Manager/Client Manager
Develop and be responsible for project and task pricing
Responsible for project profitability
Responsible for timely invoicing and accounts receivable collections
Recommend training/seminars, memberships, and coordinate with other Area Leads/Senior
Project Managers within the market segment
Responsible for Utilization and Projects in Trouble
Approve time sheets if a supervisor
Accountable for continual technical project approach consistent with Wade Trim standards
Sales/Business Development:
Responsible for client satisfaction
Review proposal scope, pricing, and other content
Solicit input on major pursuits from Area Lead and other key staff
Assist with achievement of market segment sales goals, business development and client relations
Responsible for sales efforts, proposal preparation, presentations, and budgets
Responsible for new client contact development
Review RFPs and lead or support pursuits when assigned
Create the best project teams
Assist with market segment growth initiatives
Corporate:
Identify and recommend training, seminars, and conferences to MSL
Support the MSL in developing Business Plan goals
Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
Professional Engineering License required

Skills/Experience:

10+ years of related engineering experience
10+ years of related engineering management experience
previous experience leading designs for municipal clients preferred
Previous experience in serving as engineer of record for municipal design projects preferred
Expectation to participate in Council meetings, and previous participation and presentation experience preferred
Serving as contracted City engineer preferred
Participation and leadership in relevant professional societies preferred and expected

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to