Municipal Project Manager

About the role

Van Cleef Engineering is a dynamic, multi-disciplined firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together. Van Cleef is proud to have been recognized in New Jersey as a Best Place to Work for 2025!

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal engineering projects including road rehabilitation, stormwater management, subdivision and land development reviews, and utility design
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of engineers and multidisciplinary services to help manage and deliver our municipal projects
• Aid in coordinating capital improvement projects for public sector clients
• Coordinate activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and construction issues
• Avoid preparing effective work plan proposals, establishing project budgets and construction cost estimates
• Maintain daily progress of projects through the project life-cycle to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Review and approve project shop drawings
• Prepare and review detailed engineering sketches, drawings, specifications, plans, reports, and technical documentation to support project deliverables, reviews, and client communication
• Ensure preparation of and review all detailed engineering sketches
• Support client relationships and contribute to new business development efforts

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, NJ PE required
• CME, CFM, and/or PP a plus
• 5-10 years of progressive experience servicing private clients and/or managing infrastructure projects or designing land development projects
• Experience working in site development strongly preferred
• Experience in public testimony before Land Use Boards a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required, GIS and Hydroflow software experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to represent the firm in all related areas
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and develop team members and work effectively with external partners and stakeholders

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/rx insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth options) with company match, paid holidays, vacation and sick days, company-paid Life insurance, company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance, tuition reimbursement program (postgraduate), gym membership reimbursement, flexible spending account (FSA), and more.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position will fall between $85,000 - $125,000. The starting salary offered is contingent upon a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience/skillset, educational qualifications, and professional certifications, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

Schedule

Details on the work schedule are not specified in the job posting.