Civil Engineer

Actalent; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Actalent in Paterson, NJ is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead a land development group as Project Manager. You will oversee project delivery, financial performance, client relations, and team operations, with a clear path to senior leadership.

You'll drive proposals, manage budgets, mentor staff, support business development, and coordinate with leadership to grow the group and secure new work within a national multidisciplinary firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed proposals and contracts for civil engineering and land development projects.
• Review project revenue projections, monthly financial reports, and monthly business reports to ensure the group meets financial and performance targets.
• Manage selected civil engineering projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Lead and oversee the operations of the land development group, including workload planning, resource allocation, and process improvement.
• Take responsibility for the growth and profitability of the group by aligning project performance, staffing, and business development efforts.
• Attend hearings and planning board meetings to represent projects, present technical information, and support approvals.
• Consistently market and promote civil engineering and land development services to secure new work and expand existing client relationships.
• Attend relevant networking functions and industry events to build and maintain a strong professional network.
• Schedule and conduct regular meetings with clients to understand their needs, provide project updates, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Train, mentor, and oversee the work of team members, providing technical guidance and professional development support.
• Lead recruiting and hiring efforts for new team members to support group growth and maintain a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with leadership and other disciplines to support strategic initiatives and contribute to office and group success.
• Provide technical oversight on civil engineering design tasks, including grading, stormwater management, site development, and related land development components.
• Support and guide project teams in the preparation of design documents using tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Contribute to a balanced role that integrates project management, client management, mentorship, and strategic business development.

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Civil Engineer – Land Development (Project Manager Level)

This role offers an experienced civil engineer the opportunity to lead a land development group within an established, nationally recognized multidisciplinary design firm. You will oversee project delivery, financial performance, and team operations while playing a key role in business development and client relationship management. The position blends technical oversight, project and client management, mentorship, and strategic growth responsibilities, providing a clear path for long-term leadership and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed proposals and contracts for civil engineering and land development projects.
• Review project revenue projections, monthly financial reports, and monthly business reports to ensure the group meets financial and performance targets.
• Manage selected civil engineering projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Lead and oversee the operations of the land development group, including workload planning, resource allocation, and process improvement.
• Take responsibility for the growth and profitability of the group by aligning project performance, staffing, and business development efforts.
• Attend hearings and planning board meetings to represent projects, present technical information, and support approvals.
• Consistently market and promote civil engineering and land development services to secure new work and expand existing client relationships.
• Attend relevant networking functions and industry events to build and maintain a strong professional network.
• Schedule and conduct regular meetings with clients to understand their needs, provide project updates, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Train, mentor, and oversee the work of team members, providing technical guidance and professional development support.
• Lead recruiting and hiring efforts for new team members to support group growth and maintain a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with leadership and other disciplines to support strategic initiatives and contribute to office and group success.
• Provide technical oversight on civil engineering design tasks, including grading, stormwater management, site development, and related land development components.
• Support and guide project teams in the preparation of design documents using tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Contribute to a balanced role that integrates project management, client management, mentorship, and strategic business development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Paterson, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Full benefits package to be combined

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Paterson,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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