Civil Engineer Project Manager

Join the Team That Builds Communities

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities, and that starts with hiring the right talent. We are looking for a dedicated and relationship-driven Civil Project Manager to join our growing team in Pasco, Washington.

In this role, you’ll lead projects from initial planning through design completion, managing client relationships, project teams, and technical execution for a variety of transportation and utility projects. We’re looking for someone with strong relationship cultivation skills, leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering projects that positively impact the communities we serve.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and responsive relationships.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of engineering teams, subconsultants, and support staff.
• Lead the preparation of site development plans, reports, calculations, and permit applications.
• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and participating in proposal development.
• Facilitate meetings with clients, public agencies, and internal teams to discuss project progress and resolve challenges.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project team members.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed to maintain project goals.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to provide innovative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 7 or more years of related experience in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Washington
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of local development codes, standards, and permitting processes.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other industry-related design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and public agency staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive project management experience.
• P.E. license in OR, ID/MT is a plus
• Experience working with public sector clients and contracting.
• Established relationships with local municipalities and reviewing agencies.
• Business development experience, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to lead and develop junior staff.
• Experience with project management software tools (such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Vantagepoint or similar tools).

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• An excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an outstanding reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support a host of local organizations that focus on our community's pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

We firmly believe in the principle of constructive candor – always providing the client with everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

Who We Are

With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services. With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we now deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 annual salary, depending on experience.

Full time employees receive a well rounded benefit package including access to our company sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company’s 401k plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays and are able to participate in our employee ownership program. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance based bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.