Civil Engineering Project Manager

T&M Associates; New Jersey; On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager for their Community Development team in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil engineering and experience in project management, particularly with municipal projects.

This position offers a salary range of $145,000 to $170,000, along with comprehensive benefits. Candidates are expected to lead projects effectively, ensuring alignment with client expectations and corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing municipal capital improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of municipal engineering regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead community development projects from planning to completion.
• Oversee project delivery across all phases.
• Mentor Project Managers and junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Scheduling

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

PE license preferred or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Project Manager to join our Community Development team in New Jersey. This role is ideal for a civil engineering professional with a strong background in the public sector and demonstrated success managing projects who is looking to further expand their leadership impact and technical oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex community development projects from planning through completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations, schedules, budgets, and corporate performance goals.
• Oversee high value projects, maintaining accountability for successful delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and delegate project tasks across technical staff and project teams while ensuring execution aligns with scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and junior staff, fostering team growth and strengthening project delivery capabilities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, collaboration with construction management teams, and consistent delivery of high-quality service.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development, opportunity identification, and cross-selling of services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required; PE license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager, with demonstrated success managing municipal capital improvement projects.
• Experience managing a range of municipal projects, including roads, drainage, water, sewer, parks, and public facilities.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to municipal engineering and public works construction.
• Solid understanding of stormwater management, permitting processes, and infrastructure asset management practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering/design software.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination skills in a fast‑paced project environment.

Compensation and Benefits

T&M Associates estimates the salary range for this position will fall between $145,000 and $170,000, depending on experience, education, and other factors. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

New Hires must have documents indicating they are eligible to work in the United States. EEO/AA Employer.