Project Manager
- Site Development Group
- All Office Locations - Helena Preferred
- $100,000 - $120,000 (base salary)
- Regular Full-Time
JOB OVERVIEW
Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Site Development Project Manager. In this role, you will lead diverse site civil development projects for private, public, and government clients, including the NPS, USFS, colleges, military facilities, urban centers, schools, and various residential and commercial developments.
You will join a highly collaborative team of civil engineers, surveyors and landscape architects working on multidisciplinary projects throughout Montana and the western United States. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional with strong technical acumen, proven project delivery, and a commitment to team mentorship and client success.
Company Culture and Benefits
At RPA, our employee-owners are the cornerstone of our success. That is why we invest in you, your professional development, your community, and your future, celebrating both your work achievements and personal milestones. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Generous Retirement Plan: RPA contributes to your retirement future, with no match required, starting on day one.
- 100% Employee Owned: Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) provides you with direct ownership in the company, aligning your success with ours.
- Competitive Salary and Bonuses: Enjoy a rewarding compensation structure including competitive base salary and company-wide bonus program.
- Flexible Work Environment: We support work-life balance with excellent leave policies, flexible schedules, and paid time over 40 hours per week.
- Professional Growth: We support and encourage professional development and involvement in civic/professional organizations and provide ample opportunity for career growth within RPA.
Additional details about our benefits can be found on our RPA Advantage Page.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS POSITION
As Project Manager, you will guide projects from concept through construction. You’ll lead project teams, engage clients and stakeholders, and deliver quality work aligned with RPA’s values and reputation. Key responsibilities include:
- Project Leadership & Execution: Manage projects from conceptual design through final construction, ensuring deliverables are on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives and regulatory standards.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Foster a supportive and growth-oriented team culture by mentoring junior engineers and facilitating technical development within the group.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies, cultivating strong partnerships and reinforcing RPA’s reputation for responsive, high-quality service.
- Technical Oversight: Guide the preparation and review of civil site plans, grading and drainage designs, utility layouts, permitting documentation, and technical reports.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all work meets applicable codes, environmental regulations, and internal quality standards. Participate in internal QA/QC reviews.
- Business Development Support: Collaborate with senior leadership and marketing teams to identify and pursue new project opportunities. Represent RPA at client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
Qualifications
We are looking for a proactive leader with a balance of technical expertise, people skills, and project management experience. The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:
- Education and Certification: Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering, or related field. Professional Engineering (PE) license in Montana or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in site/civil design and project management with a strong understanding of municipal and land development processes.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management.
- Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable, with a positive attitude and alignment with RPA’s core values and employee-owned culture.
About RPA
Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) is a distinguished, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, planning, and land surveying firm headquartered in Montana. Established in 1978, we are renowned for our personalized service and commitment to designing practical and sustainable solutions for our clients.
We champion an open leadership style based on mutual trust, empowering our team members to influence the future of RPA. Our commitment to a collaborative culture has fostered consistent growth and one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry. At RPA, our core values—listening, respect, integrity, empowerment, teamwork, and social responsibility—drive our success and shape our dynamic work environment.
Our Locations
Recruiting and retaining people who complement our company culture is a top priority at RPA. We provide services from four well-established and connected offices at key locations across Montana. With hiking, skiing, biking, hunting, fishing, arts, theatre, and more right out our back door, each office offers easy access to the things that make Big Sky Country so unique.
- Helena: Our corporate headquarters with access to award-winning trails and a lively downtown community.
- Kalispell: Nestled between mountain ranges and ski hills, with Glacier National Park nearby.
- Bozeman: Renowned for its quality of life, cultural offerings, and proximity to Yellowstone National Park.
- Anaconda: Known for its historic charm and easy access to lakes, trails, and ski areas.
Whether you seek adventure in the backcountry or prefer the serenity of nature, RPA offers the flexibility to balance your career and personal passions.
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