Municipal Engineering Manager

Weston & Sampson; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in Suffern, New York, seeks a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with 7+ years of municipal engineering experience to lead our Municipal Engineering work and collaborate with local officials and staff.

You will supervise project teams, coordinate with the Mayor, Trustees, Clerk and DPW, develop plans, manage budgets and schedules, prepare permits and bids, secure grants, and present updates at public hearings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• New York State Professional Engineering License, in good standing.
• 7–15 years of municipal engineering/project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and profitability.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel with a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with AutoCAD drafting; civil/site design and infrastructure planning would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support Mayor and Trustees/ Clerk/Administrator.
• Prepare plans, specs, permits, construction documents; manage bid process – start to finish.
• Develop concept plans and assist in obtaining grants.
• Coordinate with DPW, Building Department, Planning/Zoning.
• Review, assist with zoning, master plan updates.
• Coordinate with funding agency and attend quarterly status meetings.
• Attend monthly Consortium meetings and public hearings.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship

Communication

Public speaking

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

New York State Professional Engineering License

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with at least 7 years of experience in our Suffern, New York office location. This individual will lead our Municipal Engineering work.

What you’ll do:

• Support Mayor and Trustees/ Clerk/Administrator
• General assistance
• Provide expert witness testimony for lawsuits.
• Support Building Department/Planning/Zoning
• Review, assist with zoning, master plan updates.
• Code interpretation
• Floodplain admin/ floodplain interpretation.
• Support DPW
• Capital Improvement Projects:
• Solicit quotes from any necessary subcontractors, prepare budget.
• Develop concept plans and assist in obtaining grants.
• Prepare plans, specs, obtain any necessary permits, prepare construction documents, assist in bidding process – start to finish.
• Site Inspections, review C of O requests, payment requests, close out.
• Prepare as built plans.
• Coordinate with Department of Labor and submit periodical updates per project.
• Coordinate with funding agency and attend quarterly status meetings.
• Attend monthly Consortium meetings.
• Prepare annual reports and interim updates. Present same at public hearings.
• Prepare updates to SWMP- stormwater management plan – on going task.
• Prepare SWPPP’s for municipal properties.
• Mapping- supervise staff, train staff, train DPW workers. Perform QA/QC.
• Grants- mapping grants need to be obtained.
• Assist to track/identify potential illicit discharge.
• Reviews for Planning Board, and ZBA, attend TAC, draft reports, attend meetings, review SWPP’s, perform site inspections. Some evening meetings are required.
• Attend various village/ fundraise/community/ events.

What you’ll do on a long-term basis:

• In addition to the day-to-day Municipal Engineering Tasks, you will also be expected to assist with the design responsibilities for other clients as needed and as your time permits.
• Supervise and lead project teams in the conduct of engineering reports, field studies, and designs, utilizing recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches.
• Provide hands-on leadership working side by side with our engineering staff to complete challenging engineering and construction projects.
• The candidate will be expected to be flexible in terms of handling multiple assignments, work directly with clients to understand needs and to advance project planning and design assignments.
• Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationship, market sector awareness, and competitive pursuits, including participation in proposal development and interviews/presentations.
• Assess opportunities and define project scope, schedule, and fee, as well as determine work procedures, staffing, and sub-consultant assignments.
• Participate incompany sponsored training programs, seminars,professional organizations and technical committees
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal multi-disciplinary teams

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or similar engineering degree.
• Possess and maintain a New York State Professional Engineering License, in good standing.
• 7 to 15 years of relevant experience working with municipal clients in engineering or project management roles.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and clients, along with the associated administrative, budgetary, and financial tracking/profitability aspects of projects.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, teamleadership,and mentoring.
• Possessing high ethical standards, committed to producing high quality work, with a commitment to teamwork, respect and integrity.
• Exemplary communication skills, including verbal, written, and public presentation.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Experience that includes AutoCAD drafting; civil/site design; infrastructure/utility planning, modeling, and design would be helpful.
• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 based on experience

We offer

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.