Municipal Engineering Project Manager N. NJ

BOSWELL; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

STD and LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Discretionary incentive bonus program

Job summary

Boswell seeks a Project Manager with a Licensed Professional Engineer and municipal engineering experience for our New Jersey offices in South Hackensack or Chester. You will lead and mentor a team of project managers, design engineers, drafters, and support staff while delivering municipal projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include attending governing body meetings, reviewing development applications, preparing reports for land use boards, and ensuring compliance with local,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional work experience as Municipal Engineer and Project Manager.
• Current licensed PE Certification in New Jersey is required.
• Proven track-record of developing, mentoring and leading professional engineers.
• Strong proficiency in local, county and state regulations governing municipal work as well as zoning and planning board processes.

Responsibilities

• Attend Municipal Governing Body meetings as required.
• Be familiar with Municipal Code when reviewing Development Applications.
• Prepare reports for Municipal Land Use Boards and attend meetings.
• Proficient in stormwater management and erosion control standards.
• Analyze sketches, specifications, and data for reviews.
• Coordinate activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and design issues.
• Attend project meetings with clients and prepare monthly status reports.
• Prepare project proposals, establish budgets and construction cost estimates.
• Ensure assignments are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Support marketing to retain and attract clients.
• Bill projects timely and help collect invoices.

Skills

Experience as Municipal Engineer/PM

Licensed PE (NJ)

Mentoring and leadership

Regulatory knowledge (municipal)

Job description

Project Manager - Licensed PE with Municipal Engineering Experience -

Our Boswell Municipal Team is offering unique growth opportunities still in 2026!

At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on-demand, sound, and state-of-the-art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the sectors we serve.

Due to continued growth in 2026, Boswell is offering a unique opportunity for a Municipal Project Manager in either our South Hackensack, NJ Headquarters or Chester, NJ Office. In this role you will work closely with our clients while leading & mentoring a team of Project Managers, Design Engineers, Drafters, and support staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Attend Municipal Governing Body meetings as required
• Be strongly familiar with the Municipal Code of various municipalities for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating Municipal Development Applications
• Prepare reports for Municipal Land Use Boards and attend Land Use Board meetings
• Be highly proficient in local, county, and state stormwater management and soil erosion control standards
• Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to perform necessary reviews
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and construction issues
• Attend project meetings with clients
• Prepare monthly status reports of projects within the municipalities
• Be instrumental in the preparation of project proposals, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates, and prepare day-to-day paperwork necessary to see projects through from beginning to end
• Ensure the completion of assignments on schedule and within the project budget
• Perform marketing duties related to maintaining existing clients as well as obtaining new working clients
• Ensure timely billing of projects and assist with the collection of outstanding invoices
• Limited travel is expected for this position to the municipalities and project job sites
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional work experience as Municipal Engineer and Project Manager
• Current licensed PE Certification in New Jersey is required.
• Proven track-record of developing, mentoring and leading professional engineers
• Strong proficiency in local, county and state regulations governing municipal work as well as zoning and planning board processes, permitting and approvals

Preferred Qualifications which are not required and we will assist in obtaining:

• Expert witness testimony

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

• Boswell Academy Training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick and personal days
• Tuition assistance
• Employees may be eligible for participation in our Company annual discretionary incentive bonus program contingent on business and individual performance.

Boswell ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time receive paid sick, family and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

The salary range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this position. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location and other compensable factors. We are also actively seeking even more senior Leadership Candidates well above this range.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 / Year

AAP/ EEO/ M/ F/ D/ V Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.