Municipal Client Manager

RETTEW • Mechanicsburg, PA, US • 1w ago

Description

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Municipal Project Manager to lead municipal engineering projects while serving as a trusted representative for municipal clients. This role focuses on managing infrastructure projects, reviewing third-party engineering plans, and helping municipalities make informed decisions that support responsible growth and community development.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm that has been helping clients solve complex challenges since 1969. Our teams collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, practical solutions that strengthen infrastructure and support the communities we serve. Built on a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we empower our employee-owners to grow their careers while delivering meaningful results for our clients.

Work Environment

Workplace Designation: Hybrid

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA

This role includes regular interaction with municipal clients, project teams, developers, consultants, contractors, and public stakeholders. Attendance at evening municipal meetings, planning commissions, and public hearings is expected.

Safety & Compliance Requirements

This position is designated as safety-sensitive. The selected candidate must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, drug testing, and motor vehicle record review, where applicable. This role may involve field-based work, site visits, and operation of company vehicles or personal vehicles for business purposes. Ongoing compliance with RETTEW’s safety policies, client-specific safety requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards is required.

Position Summary / What You’ll Do

As a Municipal Project Manager with municipal client ownership responsibilities, you will serve as both a project leader and a municipal representative. You will manage municipal engineering projects while reviewing engineering plans prepared by outside firms to ensure compliance with municipal standards, ordinances, and regulatory requirements.

This role matters because municipalities rely on trusted technical advisors to help guide development decisions, maintain infrastructure integrity, and protect long-term community interests.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

Serve as the primary engineering representative for assigned municipalities, building trusted relationships with municipal officials, staff, and stakeholders.
Review engineering plans and development submissions prepared by external firms to ensure compliance with municipal standards, ordinances, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical recommendations to municipal leadership regarding proposed improvements, infrastructure planning, and development activities.
Manage municipal engineering and infrastructure projects from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Attend and present at municipal meetings, planning commissions, zoning hearings, and public forums as required.
Coordinate with developers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams to support project delivery and municipal objectives.
Prepare technical reports, review letters, and engineering documentation related to development submissions, municipal infrastructure, and capital improvement initiatives.
Identify project risks and support resolution strategies that align with municipal goals and regulatory requirements.
Support long-term municipal planning efforts, including infrastructure improvements, capital planning, utilities, and community development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant AEC industry experience, including internships.
Minimum of 4 years of project management experience within the AEC industry.
Demonstrated experience working directly with municipalities or public-sector clients.
Experience reviewing engineering plans, development submissions, or municipal infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of municipal ordinances, permitting processes, and land development practices.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with municipal officials and public stakeholders.
Proficiency with project management tools, engineering documentation, and technical reporting.
Experience serving as a municipal engineer or municipal representative.
Experience presenting at public meetings or working directly with planning commissions or zoning boards.
Familiarity with Pennsylvania municipal processes and regulatory frameworks.

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.

What We Offer

Competitive salary range commensurate with experience.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development, tuition assistance, and support for licensure.
A collaborative, employee-owned culture that values relationships, ownership, and continuous improvement.

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected]

to request assistance.

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