Civil Project Manager - Water Resources

Company: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Location: Mankato
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Bolton & Menk is looking to add an Civil Project Manager - Water Resources to our team in Mankato and start leading a variety of interesting and complex stormwater quality, drainage design and modeling projects for our growing list of municipal clients throughout the Midwest. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. As a Water Resources Project Manager, you will be managing and leading a team of Engineers and Technicians to complete drainage design, plan development, and modeling for municipal and transportation projects, taking your projects from preliminary design through construction. You will be responsible for workload management, planning, scheduling, training, and performance of multiple engineering projects and personnel. Other responsibilities include marketing, business development, contract and budget management, and client outreach. We are looking for candidates who are detail oriented and self-motivated and can encourage, lead, and grow a successful project team. This position is an opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge to a variety of projects and develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff from various communities and agencies. This position serves mainly Southern MN with opportunities to support projects as needed throughout all of our offices. What You Will Be Doing: Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling for water resources, municipal, and transportation projects Storm drain and culvert modeling and design Stormwater quality Improvement modeling and design Construction plan development & production NPDES and MS4 Documentation and Compliance Floodplain modeling and management Wetland and Stream Restoration modeling and design Manage preliminary and final design and construction phase services for water resource projects Management of project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to multiple clients Management of other staff members and subconsultants Marketing, business development, and client communication What We Are Looking For: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent program from an accredited college 8 years of progressive engineering design and plan production experience 2 years of project management and team management experience Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Minnesota, or ability to obtain within 6 months Excellent interpersonal written & verbal communication skills Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills Proven and effective supervisory and team leadership skills & experience Possess a valid driver’s license Software skills including: GeoPAK Drainage, HydroCAD, XPSWMM, SSA, SRH-2D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, P8, MIDS Preferred Skills & Experience: Masters Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or other Water Resources Specific certifications FEMA, USACE, MNDNR, and Watershed District permitting ArcGIS Pro skills Intermediate AutoCAD and/or MicroStation Plan Production Experience Experience working with Minnesota 103E Drainage Systems Sanitary Sewer Modeling Experience Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. Salary Range: $115,000 - $155,000 depending on years of experience and credentials Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. Supporting Our Employees There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in. Benefits: Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees Discretionary bonuses available to most employees ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions 401(k) Match Program Paid time off (PTO) Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Six paid flexible company holidays Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Short term and Long-term disability Dependent care reimbursement Employee assistance program Health insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Vision insurance WHY BOLTON & MENK? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/ OUR BENEFITS At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required after any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team. It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

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