Municipal Client Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Wellness programs

Career development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

T&M Associates in New Jersey is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer to lead the Community and Land Development market. As a key leader, you will expand client relationships in the public sector, oversee projects from inception to closeout, and champion the full spectrum of services across the Northeast region.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a New Jersey PE license. You should have proven client relationship management, leadership, and mentoring skills, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• New Jersey PE license is required.
• Proven success in client relationship management in civil/public sector.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager overseeing all project lifecycle phases, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships and anticipate evolving needs.
• Represent the firm in civic and industry organizations to raise visibility.
• Identify upcoming client needs and propose services to support goals.
• Promote capabilities across sectors and drive cross-selling.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet and exceed expectations.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Client Manager staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M 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.