Project Manager (Infrastructure/Roadways)

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple municipal infrastructure projects from proposal through project closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal officials, public works departments, county agencies, utility companies, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans while ensuring projects remain on time and within budget.
• Oversee the preparation and review of engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Lead roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, utility infrastructure, ADA compliance, and streetscape improvement projects.
• Cook up with NJDEP, NJDOT, county agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities.
• Manage consultant teams, subcontractors, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Review engineering calculations, technical reports, design documents, and construction drawings for quality assurance.
• Attend public meetings, council meetings, planning board hearings, and client presentations as required.
• Provide construction administration support including RFIs, change orders, contractor coordination, shop drawing reviews, payment applications, and field issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while supporting professional development within the municipal engineering group.
• Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing municipal relationships and secure repeat business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
• 8–15+ years of progressive municipal engineering and project management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple public-sector infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of municipal engineering standards, NJDOT specifications, NJDEP regulations, and local permitting requirements.
• Experience preparing plans, specifications, engineer's estimates, and public bid packages.
• Working knowledge of construction administration procedures and contract management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites and client meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as Municipal Engineer or Assistant Municipal Engineer.
• Familiarity with New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law.
• Experience with NJDOT Local Aid-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater regulations and utility coordination.
• Business development and client management experience.
• Previous supervision of engineering staff and multidisciplinary project teams.