Sr. Project Manager - Public Works

Atwell, LLC
Mill Creek, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with municipal public works experience and strong leadership skills comfortable with managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in public works and a client-centric mindset
    — “At least 8 years of experience in civil engineering, public works, environmental services, land planning, surveying, or a related field.”
  • Professionals with experience managing municipal contracts and budgets
    — “Experience managing projects, client relationships, contracts, budgets, and schedules.”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and can lead teams effectively
    — “Coordinate project teams, assign responsibilities, and mentor team members.”

Things to consider

  • Travel is expected as needed, which may require flexibility in location and schedule
    — “Willingness to travel as needed.”
  • Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field
    — “A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental studies, land planning, surveying, or a related field.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with municipal clients in the Seattle area on your resume and in interviews
    — “Experience with municipal clients and public works projects in the Seattle area is especially relevant.”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead teams and deliver quality work efficiently
    — “guide multidisciplinary teams, and deliver quality work while managing project budgets, schedules, and business goals.”
  • Showcase your track record in preparing proposals and managing client expectations
    — “Prepare proposals, project updates, and presentations, and follow up on business opportunities.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • delivered projects on time and within budget
  • built strong client relationships
  • mentored team members
Typical background
8+ years of experience in civil engineering or related fieldprofessional registration or certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationBudget ManagementProposal Preparation

Preferred

Municipal Client ExperiencePublic Works Project Management

Stack & domain

Civil EngineeringPublic WorksEnvironmental ServicesLand PlanningSurveyingProject ManagementClient RelationshipsContractsBudgetsSchedulesProposalsProject UpdatesPresentationsProject RecordsReportingDocument ManagementTeam CoordinationFinancial PerformanceRisk ManagementCommunicationOrganizationTeam LeadershipCollaborationDependabilityClient FocusIndependenceJudgmentExperienceCharacterProblem-solvingLeadershipPERLAAICPCPGPSClient ManagementBudgetingScheduling

About the role

Original posting from Atwell, LLC via Greenhouse

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)

Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region

Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)

Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

Atwell is looking for a Project Manager to lead municipal public works projects in the Seattle area. You’ll build strong client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and deliver quality work while managing project budgets, schedules, and business goals.

What You’ll Do

Lead projects from proposal and contract through delivery, keeping clients informed and addressing concerns promptly.

Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients and prospective clients.

Coordinate project teams, assign responsibilities, and mentor team members.

Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, workload, and financial performance; address changes and risks as they arise.

Prepare proposals, project updates, and presentations, and follow up on business opportunities.

Maintain accurate project records, reporting, and document management.

Coordinate with Atwell leadership and colleagues across disciplines to deliver quality work.

What You Bring

At least 8 years of experience in civil engineering, public works, environmental services, land planning, surveying, or a related field.

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental studies, land planning, surveying, or a related field.

Experience managing projects, client relationships, contracts, budgets, and schedules.

Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.

A collaborative, dependable, client-focused approach and the ability to work independently.

Professional registration or certification, such as PE, RLA, AICP, CPG, or PS, is highly desirable.

Willingness to travel as needed.

Experience with municipal clients and public works projects in the Seattle area is especially relevant. Atwell supports professional growth and gives project managers the opportunity to build lasting client relationships while guiding teams and delivering meaningful work.

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range$120,000—$155,000 USDAtwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

Competitive Compensation packages 

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment 

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals 

Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

Family Planning & IVF Benefits

Pet Insurance

Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Source: Atwell, LLC careers (Greenhouse)

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