Civil Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Civil Project Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where infrastructure investment, municipal expansion, and commercial development keep demand steady across seniority levels from entry-level project engineers to senior program managers. Firms with deep Wisconsin roots such as Huron Valley Steel, Graef, and WEC Energy Group regularly recruit civil project managers for work in transportation, utilities, and site development. Water infrastructure modernization and highway reconstruction are among the most active specialties in the state right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerWestwood Professional Services
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring11
Work type93% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Westwood Professional Services
Civil Project Engineer
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Civil Project Engineer
Westwood Professional Services
Middleton, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$85k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Pinnacle Engineering Group
Civil Project Manager
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Civil Project Manager
Pinnacle Engineering Group
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Sr Civil / Utility Project Engineer
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Sr Civil / Utility Project Engineer
Ring & DuChateau
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Service
Sales
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Fehr Graham
Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager
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Fehr Graham
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Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager
Fehr Graham
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$130k - $160k/yr
201-500

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Westwood Professional Services
Civil Project Manager, Transportation
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Civil Project Manager, Transportation
Westwood Professional Services
Middleton, Wisconsin
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Civil Project Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Madison
5 jobs
Milwaukee
5 jobs
Green Bay
3 jobs
Middleton
3 jobs
Lomira
2 jobs
Wausau
2 jobs
Appleton
2 jobs
Manitowoc
1 job
Sheboygan
1 job

Civil Project Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services4 open roles
Ayres Associates
Ayres Associates3 open roles
JT Engineering
JT Engineering3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Accounting & Auditing

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil project manager jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Five or more years of experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred by many Wisconsin employers

Civil Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil project manager in Wisconsin?

Most Wisconsin employers require a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a Professional Engineer license issued through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which administers the NCEES PE Civil exam. Candidates typically spend several years as a project engineer before moving into a project manager role. Earning a PMP certification and building experience in Wisconsin-specific sectors such as transportation, stormwater, or municipal utilities strengthens the path considerably.

How much do civil project managers make in Wisconsin?

Civil project managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $97,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,840 for the lowest 10% to over $139,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil project managers in Wisconsin?

Employers hiring civil project managers in Wisconsin right now include Westwood Professional Services, Ayres Associates, and JT Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's mix of large municipal consulting contracts, utility infrastructure programs, and regional highway projects means hiring is distributed across both well-established engineering firms and public-sector agencies throughout the state.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most civil project manager jobs?

Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay account for the largest share of civil project manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the most volume as the state's largest metro with a high concentration of engineering consultancies, utility providers, and DOT-funded highway projects, while Madison's steady municipal growth and university-related construction support consistent hiring, and Green Bay anchors demand in the Fox Valley through industrial and infrastructure development.

Are there remote civil project manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil project management is a largely site-dependent role, requiring regular presence at project sites, client offices, and contractor meetings. About 7% of civil project manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to cover planning-phase work, proposal coordination, and reporting functions rather than active construction oversight.

How can I get hired as a civil project manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a project engineer or assistant project manager role at a Wisconsin-based civil engineering consultancy or a public works department. Firms such as Graef and AECOM regularly hire new graduates into rotational engineering programs, and Wisconsin's county and municipal highway departments post entry-level positions that build the field experience needed to move up. Sitting for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and completing an internship with a Wisconsin DOT contractor gives candidates a clear edge when applying without direct PM experience.

Where can I find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match. No sign-up is needed to see and apply to open positions.

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