We are looking for a dedicated and relationship-driven Municipal Project Manager to join our team in Vancouver, Washington. We are open to this Project Manager being located near other MacKay branches within the Pacific time zone.

This role offers an opportunity to make an impact in our local neighborhoods, sharpen your skill set in project leadership and delivery, and collaborate with our talented team members across Utilities, Construction management, Parks & Recreation, Landscape Architecture, and more.

This team is passionate about enhancing communities and building spaces that shape our region's future. In this role, you’ll lead projects from initial planning through design completion, managing client relationships, project teams, and technical execution. 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.

We offer a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk.

Keys to Success:

• Plan, provide design guidance, and manage a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Effectively prioritize competing deadlines
• Communicate with clients about current projects, identify and position the firm to win future work, and ensure the firm's success.
• Effectively supervise technical staff to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with team leads, managers, and shared resources
• Prepare and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and meet deliverables.
• Interest in business development efforts to cultivate strong client relationships is a plus.

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Registered PE in the states of Washington and/or Oregon, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• At least one year of hands-on experience managing projects, including roadways & associated utility design, ideally with public agency clients (Forest Service, DOTs, other agencies).
• 5+ years of public works transportation projects experience (public and private)
• Experience mentoring civil project engineers and EITs; ability to guide staff in using AutoCAD Civil 3D/Bentley Open Roads.
• Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley Open Roads preferred
• Experience in specification writing and engineering cost estimate preparation

Why Join MacKay?

A people-first cultureAt MacKay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well-being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally.

Meaningful work and real impactOur teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.

Growth and opportunityWe are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves.

A strong and trusted foundationBuilt on more than 50 years of experience, MacKay has developed a reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and dependable results. You’ll be part of a team with a solid foundation and a clear direction for the future.

Opportunities to share in successWe provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long-term financial value as the company grows.

Our Values

At MacKay, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another.

• Honesty. We build trust through transparency, integrity, and accountability.
• Dedication. We are committed to the success of our team members, clients, and communities.
• Relationships. We foster lasting connections that strengthen our work and the teams around us.

Who We Are

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience and a growing collective of expertise.

We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and bringing together talented teams across the country. That growth is creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers.

Every role at MacKay contributes to the success of our projects and the clients we serve. Whether your work is technical or operational, you are part of a team that delivers quality, builds relationships, and moves projects forward.

We’re looking for dedicated, talented individuals who deliver excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and value both meaningful work and work-life balance. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

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.