Municipal Client Manager

T&M Associates; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T&M Associates seeks a seasoned Civil Engineer to lead our NJ Community and Land Development market as a Project Manager, expanding client relationships in the public sector and guiding project teams to deliver excellence. You will mentor staff, grow the firm’s Northeast presence, and oversee projects from opportunity to closeout in a dynamic, client-focused role.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic guidance, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within our hybrid work environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management in the civil, public sector.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-driven; able to manage priorities independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager overseeing all phases of the project lifecycle—from opportunity development and proposal preparation to execution, financial management, quality control, and closeout—while ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and identification of future business opportunities.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients by providing strategic guidance and anticipating their evolving needs.
• Represent T&M in the marketplace as a thought leader, building visibility through active engagement in civic, professional, and industry organizations.
• Proactively identify clients’ upcoming needs and concerns, recommending appropriate services and solutions to support their goals.
• Promote T&M’s capabilities across all business sectors, identifying opportunities for cross-selling services.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Client Manager staff, supporting their professional development and performance.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring

Organized / multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a seasoned and client focused Civil Engineer for our NJ Community and Land Development (CLD) Market. As a key leader in the CLD Market, you will play a pivotal role in expanding client relationships in the public/government space, impacting growth, managing projects and elevating T&M’s presence in the Northeast region. You’ll collaborate with clients, mentor internal teams, and champion T&M’s full suite of services across sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager overseeing all phases of the project lifecycle—from opportunity development and proposal preparation to execution, financial management, quality control, and closeout—while ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and identification of future business opportunities.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients by providing strategic guidance and anticipating their evolving needs.
• Represent T&M in the marketplace as a thought leader, building visibility through active engagement in civic, professional, and industry organizations.
• Proactively identify clients’ upcoming needs and concerns, recommending appropriate services and solutions to support their goals.
• Promote T&M’s capabilities across all business sectors, identifying opportunities for cross-selling services.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Client Manager staff, supporting their professional development and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management in the civil, public sector.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-driven; able to manage priorities independently and collaboratively.

T&M Associates estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $130,000-$165,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. 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 — all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment.

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