Engineering Project Portfolio Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bloomfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineering Project Portfolio Manager to lead civil engineering projects across multiple markets. This role involves overseeing project performance, mentoring project managers, and developing best practices within the project management community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development. Join a company that values integrity, accountability, and quality, and offers flexible work arrangements and career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about project management and want to make a significant impact, apply now!

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Defined Career Progression Paths

Professional Development Trainings

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large, complex civil engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Mentor project managers and develop project management standards.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Mentorship

Financial Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

PMP Certification

PfMP Certification

PgMP Certification

PMI-SP Certification

Job description

Job Description

T&M Associates is seeking a skilled and experienced Engineering Project Portfolio Manager (PPM) to oversee a collection of civil engineering projects and ensure their alignment with T&M’s organization-wide goals. This opportunity is available in any of our regions including NJ, PA or OH.

The Project Portfolio Manager will work on projects across all 5 of T&M’s primary markets, including Transportation, Water, Environmental, Building Services and Community & Land Development. This individual will work closely with Regional Business Managers, Market Leaders, and project teams to prioritize, manage, and deliver successful projects that contribute to T&M’s strategic objectives in these markets.

This individual will also offer project management related mentorship and standards development for those within T&M’s project management community. PPM’s may directly manage projects themselves in addition to overseeing a broader portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Provides general oversight over the projects within their portfolio, monitoring key KPIs such as variance and net labor multiplier. Establish KPIs and metrics to track the progress and performance of projects and implement processes for regular reporting and review.
• Mentorship: Acts as a mentor for the PMs within their portfolio and within the overall PM community. Will conduct regular check-ins with PMs to discuss challenges, assess or review risks, share experiences, offer guidance, and share context behind portfolio decisions and strategic choices.
• Training and Standards Development: Works with their peers and corporate stakeholders to develop standards, best practices, and methodologies applicable to project management.
• Participation in T&M’s Project Management Community: Works as a visible and contributory member of the PM community, actively sharing knowledge, collaborating, and working to continuously improve project management at T&M. Will assist managers with development plans for employees who have shown an interest in the PM Career Pathway as well as those actively acting as a PM.
• Strategy Development: The Portfolio Program Manager helps define the vision, goals, and objectives within the PM community to ensure alignment with the company’s overall strategic goals. This may include selecting and prioritizing projects within a portfolio based on the strategic importance, impact on business outcomes, and resource ability.
• Project Learning: Reflects on lessons learned from previous projects and peers, applying this knowledge to coach and train the T&M PM community.
• Project Audit and Review: Holds audits and project review meetings related to projects within the portfolio.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications, including PMP, PfMP, PgMP, PMI or PMI-SP are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in managing large, complex projects in the civil engineering field with a strong record of project performance and contribution.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop project management teams.
• Expertise in project management best practices and financial oversight.
• Proficiency in managing multiple stakeholders and resources.

Why T&M?

• Flexible Work Arrangements (both in location and hours)
• Defined Career Progression Paths
• Professional development trainings
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness programs for physical, emotional, and financial wellness

The core of T&M is to focus on clients, act with integrity, be accountable for the work we do and deliver quality as a result. If this sounds like a company you want to be part of then apply now.

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

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