Civil Engineer Project Manager - Natural Gas

Natural Gas Project Manager

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 Natural Gas Project Manager to join our team in Vancouver, Washington.

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. We're serious about our work – but we're serious about fun, too.

If that sounds good to you, let's talk.

Keys to Success:

• Plan, provide design guidance, and manage a variety of natural gas distribution and high-pressure pipeline upgrade projects/natural gas infra structure projects.
• Manage permitting process with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Conduct site inspections, manage construction schedules, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, environmental)
• Environmental and regulatory compliance
• 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 deliver projects.
• Prepare and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and meet deliverables.
• Assist with business development efforts to cultivate strong client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Registered PE in the states of Washington and/or Oregon
• 5+ years of experience with the design and construction of natural gas infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of gas pipeline and storage systems, infrastructure projects, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with permitting processes and regulatory compliance, particularly in the gas industry
• Knowledge of federal testing and safety regulations, state-specific guidelines, and requirements.
• Knowledge of gas compressor stations, gas storage facilities, and associated infrastructure
• Experience mentoring civil project engineers and EITs
• Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• Experience in specification writing and engineering cost estimate preparation
• Business development experience and/or interest in helping to drive client relationships and new work with existing and new clients

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 excellent 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 supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community 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 of employee ownership, we network with one another, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

We believe firmly in the principle of constructive candor – always telling the client everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By fostering 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.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We're confident that you'll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

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 $115,000-$160,000 annually, 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 401 (k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and can participate in our employee ownership program. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal Contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.