Civil Engineering Project Manager

YU & Associates; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical-National plan with low out-of-pocket costs

Dental-National plan

Vision-National plan

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability insurance

401K retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus Program

Yearly performance review

Job summary

YU & Associates is seeking a Project Manager in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, responsible for supervising complex projects while ensuring adherence to cost, quality, safety, and timelines. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in engineering and be a Registered Professional Engineer with 8+ years of experience.

This role involves overseeing project specifications, budget implementation, and serving as the primary contact for clients, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering management experience required.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop talent.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent judgment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the development of complex projects.
• Establish project budget and track expenditures.
• Coordinate work among various participants.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey or New York

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineeringfrom 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.

Strong technical writing, communication skills and interpersonal skills are expected at this level, proven through technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees.

We offer employees competitive compensation packages; benefits packages; life insurance, short/long term disability insurance; and 401K retirement plan with company match.

YU & Associates' is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional preference, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.

We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.

YU & Associates is committed to supporting our employees’ well‑being by providing benefits that are a valuable part of the compensation package. We partner with our employees to foster a healthy, safe and rewarding lifestyle both at work and at home. The Y&A benefits program for full‑time employees include:

Benefits

• Medical-National plan with low out of pocket costs to members.
• Dental-National plan.
• Vision-National plan with the largest vision network.
• Life/AD&D-Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed.
• Short-Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time.
• Long Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employeeis unable to work for an extended period.
• Employee Assistance Program-Employee 3 rd party support available when needed.
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match.
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance.
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance.

Tax Savings Tools

• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts-Tax Free benefit to employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.

Value Adds

• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support

SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $145,000