Civil Engineering Project Manager

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.

Foth Infrastructure Solutions is currently undergoing exciting growth in our Rapid City, South Dakota office. We are seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Civil Engineering Project Manager who is looking to manage engineering projects and client relationships.

Population growth, system expansion, and aging infrastructure are all challenges facing Black Hills communities today. As a member of the Foth Infrastructure Rapid City team, you will help clients meet these challenges while minimizing impacts to the community and the environment. From water and sewer systems to roads and utilities, you will be a part of providing effective solutions that are cost-conscious and practical.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead technical municipal engineering project activities focused on water systems, utilities, and roadway design
• Serve as client contact
• Lead, coordinate, and build teamwork among other members in all necessary disciplines
• Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments
• Work closely with relevant permitting agencies
• Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs
• Lead proposals and development of scope, schedule, and budget
• Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Dakota or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with direct client contact and project management
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading technical teams and conducting hands-on engineering including design, reports, and feasibility studies for municipal engineering projects

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing public utility projects

Why Rapid City

• Outdoor enthusiasts have an abundance of activities from which to choose year-round, including world-class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing, rock climbing, skiing, and snowmobiling.
• Cultural opportunities abound; the area hosts top-quality entertainment from around the country, including musicians, comedians, traveling theater groups, international dance troupes, rodeos, powwow competitions, and a world-renowned motorcycle rally.
• Rapid City is connected to the 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest.
• Get lost on the 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails. Over 25 breweries and wineries are scattered through the Hills. Mountain lakes give fishermen and beach-lovers a place to soak up the sun.
• For those that would be relocating to Rapid City, there is grant money that would be available along with a sign on bonus

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!
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