Municipal Practice Leader

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of municipal projects for municipalities, counties, and authorities, including subdivision and land development reviews, roadway rehabilitation, stormwater management (SWM), capital improvement programs, grant writing, and public meeting participation.
• Ensure projects align with strategic objectives, including profitability, revenue growth, and effective resource management.
• Serve as Municipal Engineer and/or Board Engineer, including attendance at office hours and Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Council meetings as required.
• Oversee review of site plans, subdivision applications, and land-use applications submitted to municipal boards.
• Manage capital improvement projects from planning through construction.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans with minimal supervision.
• Monitor project financial performance and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Proactively communicate project status, risks, and potential delays to clients and senior leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and budget projections.
• Cook up coordination internal teams and technical disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Apply technical expertise in roadway design, drainage, stormwater systems, hydraulics and hydrology (H&H), grading, utilities (water and wastewater), structural components, surveying, and site development.
• Incorporate health, safety, and environmental regulations into civil design activities.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure compliance with project specifications and client expectations.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering collaboration, technical growth, and high performance.
• Serve business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of Municipal Engineering Services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with significant experience in infrastructure and municipal projects.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and client management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME) credential preferred.
• Prominent ability to manage multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Advanced expertise in design, permitting, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Advanced skills in project scheduling, cost estimation, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Working knowledge of contract preparation and contract management practices.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, including technical writing expertise.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.