Civil Engineering Project Manager
LJB Inc. is a fast-growing national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering and geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services. With a 50+ year history, we leverage new technologies to drive innovation and deliver unique, sustainable value to our clients. Our Municipal team is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager to serve a varied client base and expand our Municipal, transportation, and water/sewer sector in the Maine and New Hampshire regions. We welcome fully remote candidates located in Maine or New Hampshire.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of progressive experience and possess the professional and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and clients. The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude, passion for their work, creativity, and the ability to collaborate while working independently. This is a high-impact, visible position where your expertise will help shape LJB’s growing Municipal practice across Maine and New Hampshire. You will build trusted client relationships, influence regional work, and lead projects that improve communities.
Responsibilities
- Plan and design a wide range of municipal projects.
- Engage in marketing and capital project discovery with current and future municipal clients to build the team’s project pipeline.
- Prepare, review, and manage scope of services, budgets, schedules, and subconsultant efforts.
- Draft and negotiate proposals and agreements for complete projects.
- Manage multiple projects and delegate tasks to staff; develop day-to-day schedules and manage project budgets.
- Independently perform, evaluate, and review engineering calculations and analyses.
- Prepare and review engineering reports, permit applications, bid documents, and other written communications.
- Review and troubleshoot plans, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and calculations.
- Conduct and prepare concise peer reviews of subdivision and site plan review permit applications for municipal clients.
- Review, understand, and interpret design guidelines, specifications, ordinances, and regulations associated with municipal projects, including municipal, state, and federal regulations, DOT design guidelines, and other criteria.
- Attend and present at design team, client, and regulatory review meetings.
- Interact and communicate with staff, team members, clients, contractors, and regulatory officials.
- Manage schedules and deliverables to exceed client expectations.
- Process invoices, prepare contract amendments, and manage receivables.
- Innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- PE Certification.
- 5+ years of experience in civil engineering.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
- Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with design and plan production in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BlueBeam.
Skills
- Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client relationship skills.
Pay
Salary range: $92,000 - $130,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards.
Benefits
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