Ready to take the lead on impactful municipal projects? Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M) is growing in Iowa, and we’re looking for a driven Municipal Project Manager to join our team in Iowa City. With over 80 years of municipal engineering expertise and a robust support network behind you, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, manage important projects, and be a trusted partner to local municipalities.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, managing, and delivering municipal infrastructure projects — with opportunities to lead project teams and build client relationships. Whether it's street reconstruction, water utilities, or stormwater management, you'll play a key role in ensuring our projects meet client expectations, stay on schedule, and deliver outstanding results.
R/M has an established presence in Iowa through our Iowa City and Cedar Rapids offices, which are home to Axiom Consultants — our private market brand and part of the R/M family of firms. You’ll work alongside Axiom’s experienced team in an office environment that offers a collaborative, employee-owned culture. With R/M’s municipal expertise and Axiom’s collaborative office culture, you’ll have the flexibility and resources to achieve your professional goals.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on leadership of diverse municipal infrastructure projects
- Strong professional growth opportunities with mentoring and support
- The backing of an 80-year-strong firm with an employee-focused culture
Goals & Responsibilities
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
- Lead the design, permitting, and construction management of municipal infrastructure projects
- Collaborate with engineering support staff to deliver successful street, utility, and stormwater projects
- Manage projects from concept through design and construction, depending on client needs
- Ensure the overall performance of projects, focusing on client satisfaction, financial success, quality control, and adherence to project schedules
- Serve as the primary contact for clients and contractors during project execution
- Maintain positive client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service
Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following education, experience, and abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Iowa (or ability to obtain)
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in municipal engineering
- Passion for municipal projects and collaboration within a team environment
- Ability to work independently, lead project work, and meet critical deadlines
- Experience in project management and client interaction
- Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable interfacing with clients and contractors
Benefits
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is proud to be 100% employee owned. Our flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in‐depth training and mentoring program are just a few of the reasons why we are consistently named a “Top Workplace” by the Journal Sentinel.
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Performance bonuses
- Extra hours bonuses
- Remote/flexible hours
- Generous personal time off and holiday programs
- Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Prepaid legal services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
About Us
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm that has been empowering clients and employee owners to thrive since 1946. Together with our family of firms, Axiom Consultants and Outland Design, we tackle engineering challenges for a diverse set of clients across multiple sectors including government, agriculture, and real estate.
Our team of engineers, environmental scientists, and technology experts work as an extension of our clients, offering exceptional planning, design, and construction management services. Combining experience, vision, and innovative technology, R/M serves as a trusted infrastructure ally to help “make community possible.”
Visit www.ruekertmielke.com to learn more.
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