What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Waggoner?
Description
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for our Oxford, MS office 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
- 5 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:
- Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
- Signing Bonus: You will receive a one-time signing bonus of $5,000, payable within 30 days of your start date.
- Clawback Provision: If you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay the signing bonus in full.
- 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.
About Waggoner
Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our teams bring together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments.
We believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaborative problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what’s possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve.
Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges.
To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges.
Our Mission
Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.
Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.