CAREERS AT ERW COMPANIES

Location

Carrollton, TX and project sites

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Compensation

$70,000–$100,000 per year

Reports To

Director of Operations

Experience

Minimum 5 years managing municipal or public infrastructure projects, including at least 3 years on TxDOT projects

Build Your Legacy With ERW Companies

When you join ERW Companies, you become part of an employee-owned team supporting the businesses that build and strengthen our communities.

We partner with family-built companies in construction and adjacent industries, helping them operate, improve, and grow while preserving what made them successful. We believe strong businesses are built by strong people, and we give those teams the support and resources to keep moving forward.

As an employee-owned company, we all have a stake in what we create together. Your work contributes to the performance of our companies, the strength of ERW Companies, and the long-term value we share as owners.

Here, ownership means taking pride in your work, supporting the people around you, and helping strengthen businesses built to last.

Come own your legacy.

Job Summary

As a Municipal Project Manager with Ratliff, you will plan, manage, and deliver municipal and TxDOT infrastructure and development projects from concept through construction and closeout. You will be the primary liaison between clients, municipal agencies, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Success means projects delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards, with clients who want to work with us again.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple municipal and/or TxDOT projects at once, including planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Coordinate with engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, utility companies, contractors, and government agencies.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues affecting scope, budget, or schedule.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee permitting and entitlement processes with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Manage consultant and subcontractor performance.
• Lead project meetings and prepare progress reports for clients and management.
• Ensure compliance with municipal codes, environmental regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and project documentation.
• Support business development by preparing proposals, fee estimates, and presentations.

What You Will Have

• 5+ years of experience managing municipal or public infrastructure projects.
• 3+ years of experience on TxDOT projects.
• Strong understanding of municipal design standards, permitting processes, and public bidding requirements.
• Experience with capital improvement projects (CIP), such as streetscapes, parks, utilities, drainage, transportation, or public facilities.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and client meetings.

What Would Make You a Top Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Work is split between the office and active project sites, with regular local travel.
• Outdoor site visits in heat, cold, and rain.
• Walking active construction sites, including uneven terrain.
• Regular computer and phone work in the office.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely move through active work areas.

Benefits and Employee Ownership

• Medical coverage through Cigna.
• Dental and vision coverage through Guardian.
• 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year, accrued based on hours worked.
• 8 paid company holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• Eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after completing 6 months of service and 1,000 hours of service in a year.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• The salary range for this position is $70,000–$100,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, certifications, and business needs.
• This position is based in Carrollton, TX, with regular travel to project sites and client meetings.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) review.

ERW Companies and Ratliff are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
ERW Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who need assistance performing the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.