Principal Civil Project Manager
At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.
With over 16,000 employees in more than 150 countries, Mott MacDonald is a leading engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to improving society through innovative and sustainable solutions. Across North America, our teams deliver impactful projects in transportation, water, energy, buildings, and infrastructure, helping clients solve complex challenges and create lasting value for the communities they serve.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects while fostering strong client relationships, driving business growth, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. This is a leadership role for a seasoned professional passionate about delivering excellence, developing talent, and helping shape the future of our civil engineering practice. The role aligns with responsibilities and qualifications reflected in existing Mott MacDonald Principal Project Manager positions.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resource allocation to achieve successful project outcomes.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, environmental, planning, and construction disciplines.
Provide strategic oversight, technical guidance, and quality assurance throughout project development and execution.
Develop project delivery strategies and oversee contract administration, change management, and commercial performance.
Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff, promoting collaboration and professional growth.
Represent Mott MacDonald at industry events, professional organizations, and client meetings.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and company quality management procedures.
Promote innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Foster an inclusive and high-performing team culture aligned with Mott MacDonald's PRIDE values.
Grow, nurture, and strengthen external relationships and build and maintain strong networks with key clients, business partners, and competitors, driving joint initiatives where appropriate and using these networks to influence, close deals, and impact the growth and direction of the business.
Ensure the development and implementation of strategic client engagement plans.
Provide high-quality input into proposals and business development efforts to build Mott MacDonald’s reputation.
Managing the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects including roadway, highway, complete streets, transit, active transportation, and multimodal improvements.
Serving as a project manager or technical lead on transportation projects from planning and design through construction support.
Preparing technical reports, engineering studies, cost estimates, and contract documents.
Candidate Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain licensure in applicable states within an agreed timeframe.
15+ years of progressively responsible experience managing and delivering civil infrastructure projects.
Proven experience leading large, complex projects and multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction phases.
Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, budgets, schedules, contracts, and client expectations.
Strong client relationship management and business development experience, including pursuit and proposal leadership.
Experience with municipal, transportation, water, land development, or other civil infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of applicable civil engineering standards, regulations, and permitting processes.
Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project risk management and contract administration.
Proficiency with industry-standard civil engineering and project delivery tools, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications.
Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.
Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits & Rewards
The expected salary for this position is $169K - $207K
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.