Civil Engineering Project Manager

VeeRteq Solutions Inc.; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

VeeRteq Solutions Inc. in Elmwood Park, NJ seeks a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead complex projects from concept through completion, supervise engineers and technicians, coordinate with clients, and ensure delivery within cost, schedule and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a NJ or NY PE license, have 8+ years of civil PM experience, be able to mentor talent, and maintain a stable work history with no more than three jobs in the last decade.

Qualifications

• Must hold a P.E. license in NJ or NY.
• 8+ years of Civil Engineering Project Management experience.
• Ability to identify, mentor and develop talent.
• No more than 3 jobs in the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise development of complex projects within cost, quality, safety, and timelines.
• Define project specifications, plan implementation and budget.
• Coordinate the work of engineers, technicians and external professionals.
• Serve as primary client contact ensuring timely, professional services.
• Ensure adherence to development methods, timelines and costs in all phases.
• Identify unanticipated tasks that could affect cost or schedule.
• Monitor project progress; organize, execute and coordinate assignments.
• Prepare cost-to-complete estimates and track expenditures.
• Ensure internal QA procedures are followed.
• Assist in company-wide business development across disciplines.

Skills

PE license NJ/NY

8+ years PM experience

Mentor and develop talent

Low job-hopping (≤3 jobs/10 yrs)

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Civil Engineering Project Manager

Location: Elmwood Park, NJ
Salary: $135000/Yearly | Full-Time

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Civil Engineering Project Manager:

• #1. Must have a PE License in either NJ or NY
• #2. Must have at least 8yrs of Civil PM exp.
• #3. Must have the ability to identify, Mentor and Develop talent
• #4. No more than 3 jobs in the past 10yrs.

Responsibilities of the Civil Engineering Project Manager:

The Project Manager will be in charge of supervising the development of complex projects while observing pre-determined conditions (cost, quality, safety, timelines). The Project Manager will participate in defining the project's specifications, planning its implementation and drawing up its budget. They will be involved with both technical and financial aspects and coordinate the work of the various participants involved. Ensure that the development methods, timelines and costs are observed during each phase of the process. Serves as a primary contact for our clients and is responsible for ensuring that the contracted services are provided in a timely and professional manner. Has overall responsibility for all aspects of, and the success of, all assigned projects.

• As the project progresses the project manager will be responsible for identifying unanticipated tasks that can increase the cost of the project or delay meeting the assigned schedule.
• The project manager will monitor the progress of the project; Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.
• The project manager will establish the project budget, track the actual project expenditures against the forecast expenditures and will implement corrective action as needed. The project manager will prepare cost to complete estimates to determine whether the project can be completed within the assigned budget.
• The project manager will be responsible for assuring that all internal project quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the firm.
• Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians.
• Plans, schedules, or coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects.
• Responsibilities may include marketing, budgeting, financial managements, schedule coordination and resources allocation.
• Performs preliminary engineering design and/or reviews the design and drafting work of staff or project engineers, CAD operators.
• Coordinates work with other engineers and professionals within and outside own discipline, and with support services staff.
• Assisting in company-wide business development in all disciplines of the firm's practice.

Requirements of the Civil Engineering Project Manager:

• Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey or New York.
• Possess 8+ years of engineering management experience.
• Proven ability to identify, develop and mentor talent.
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills.
• Effectively manage projects from concept through completion.
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Establish a vision and create an environment for excellence.
• Demonstrated record of ethics and high standards.

VeeRteq Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer