Project Manager - Civil/Site

About the Role

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Project Manager for our Civil/Site Department in our Hackettstown, NJ office.

At FPA, we value curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning – and we provide the tools, mentorship, and flexibility to help every team member reach their full potential. We’re looking for talented, driven professionals who share our passion for pushing boundaries and creating solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. FPA is proud to be recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work and consistently ranked among the top firms in the industry, reflecting our people-first culture, collaborative spirit, and commitment to innovation and excellence.

For over 50 years, FPA has been a trusted partner in delivering innovative solutions that shape communities, enhance infrastructure, and drive progress. As a multidisciplinary firm, we integrate expertise across diverse markets to streamline project execution, optimize resources, and achieve cost-effective, forward-thinking results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close relationship with clients.
• Identify opportunities for extensions and add-ons to existing projects.
• Identify opportunities for new projects.
• Identify leads and opportunities within existing clients to sell the services of other FPA departments.
• Seek leads for new clients and coordinate results with the Department Manager for follow-up.
• Suggest attendance and attend important trade shows attended by prospective and existing clients.
• Continually improve the knowledge and understanding of each competitor and inform key FPA executives of all important changes.
• Assist with client presentations as required.
• Assist Department Manager in evaluating which projects will not be pursued in accordance with GO/NO GO Matrix concept.
• Participate in developing strategies for RFQ’s including an estimated time budget for proposal preparations.
• Prepare proposals at the request of the Department Manager, including the budget for hours and dollars per established policies and procedures, and coordinate activities with the Marketing Services Department and other technical disciplines.
• Recommend to Department Manager approved sub-consultants for the appropriate section of proposal.
• Assist in identifying all client representatives involved in the buying decision and follow-up with them as required to secure the project for FPA.
• Review and critique all unsuccessful proposals with the Department Manager.
• Seek opportunities to educate clients regarding contract issues, including undesirable language and provisions which may be present in contracts.
• Review the contract or proposal signed by client before project starts and confirm that all contract documents and insurance requirements are reviewed by our Corporate Support Department.
• Establish a project work plan before the project starts.
• Establish a project-specific QA/QC process consistent with FPA QA/QC program.
• Establish the project budget and schedule, and coordinate staffing requirements.
• Explain to the assigned staff the role of each person, the phase, tasks, related budget, and schedule.
• Work with corporate support services to prepare sub-consultant contracts.
• Meet with client Project Managers and key client employees to keep them abreast of project progress.
• Submit request for change orders promptly.
• Review the quality of the work and productivity of each assigned person on a regular basis and recommend corrective steps to Billing Group Managers and/or Department Managers when warranted.
• Seek to participate in non-project, departmental, or corporate activities organized to improve the operational and business success of FPA.
• Review job cost data on a weekly basis and take corrective steps immediately if warranted.
• Initiate billing for each project on a schedule compatible with client requirements, but no less than at least once per month.
• Assist in ensuring that client receivables are collected on time, based on a specific goal established for each respective client.
• Ensure that project files are maintained in accordance with FPA Document Retention Policy.
• Recommend changes to policies and procedures related to FPA or department.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Site Engineering and Land Development.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• New Jersey PE License.
• Experience testifying before municipal Boards as an expert witness on behalf of clients to advance project approvals.
• Demonstrated high level of business acumen and a successful track record of cross-selling multi-discipline services.
• Ability to promote and encourage a business culture within the project team that aligns with the business culture desired by the Board of Directors.
• High awareness of Risk Management issues and practices, with a successful track record of avoiding claims and disputes with clients and/or owners.

Benefits

We offer one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in our industry to support your health, financial future, and work-life balance:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching and Roth 401(k) Option.
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and rewards for healthy lifestyle.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Opportunities for Community Outreach Through Internal Networks.
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO).
• Transit/Parking Program.
• Flexible Summer Work Schedules.
• Aflac.
• Discount Tickets: Tickets At Work, LifeMart, and Staples.
• Work Wins Credit Union.
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• Dry Cleaning Service.
• Corporate Events, Outings & Activities.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $155,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, and skill set.