Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Department: Civil/Municipal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Gulfport, MS
Reporting To: James Buras
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project delivery and maintain client relationships across a range of civil infrastructure work. The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment with the interpersonal skills to serve as a trusted partner to clients and a mentor to project staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept through closeout, ensuring technical quality, budget control, and schedule adherence throughout.
- Oversee preparation of engineering studies, designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, provide proactive communication and consistently delivering responsive, high-quality service.
- Maintain strong client relationships by understanding client needs, addressing concerns promptly, and positioning Waggoner as a long-term partner.
- Utilize Waggoner’s project management systems—including Deltek—to manage project records, monitor financials, process invoicing, and execute closeout.
- Conduct site visits and support construction-phase services, including review of submittals, RFIs, and resolution of field issues.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and project staff; provide performance feedback to Discipline Managers.
- Collaborate with Discipline Managers and office leadership to coordinate resources, share expertise, and support proposal development.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred
- 10–15 years of related experience, including five or more years in project management and five or more years of direct client interaction.
- Five or more years of supervisory or coordination experience; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mississippi required.
- Must complete Waggoner’s PM qualification and certification within one year of employment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, and other applications
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage client relationships effectively.
Why Join Our Team
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
