Program Manager – Municipal & Civil Engineering

Jobtailor; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks an experienced civil engineering project leader to oversee multi-client projects and manage teams of 3–15+. You will create plans, budgets, and schedules, while ensuring on-time, on-scope delivery and strong client relationships.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in design/construction, and expertise in scheduling, cost estimation, and quality control. Knowledge of OSHA and civil design tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• PE license required or equivalent professional credential.
• 10+ years of design, construction, or related experience.
• 10+ years in project or client management.
• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME) preferred.
• Advanced scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple related projects across clients and align with business objectives.
• Lead teams of 3 to 15+ personnel and support staff in delivering high-quality products.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets with minimal supervision.
• Facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Monitor portfolios, milestones, deliverables, expenses, risks, and issues.
• Ensure projects are on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain client relationships and serve as primary contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development activities and generate new revenue.
• Allocate resources and communicate needs to leadership.
• Review site plans and subdivision applications before municipal boards.
• Attend planning and zoning board meetings as required.
• Apply storm water, hydraulics, grading, land use planning, structural analysis, surveying, and base mapping skills.
• Consider health, safety, and environmental requirements in designs.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee project teams and quality control.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Advanced Gantt Chart Creation

Cost Estimation

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Adobe

Job description

• Oversee multiple related projects across various clients and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead teams of 3 to 15+ people and support staff and project managers in delivering high-quality products.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets with little to no supervision.
• Facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Monitor project portfolios, milestones, deliverables, expenses, risks, and issues.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain client relationships and serve as the primary client and stakeholder contact.
• Support business development activities and generate new revenue.
• Allocate resources and communicate resource needs to leadership.
• Review site plan and subdivision applications submitted to municipal land use boards.
• Attend municipal planning board, zoning board of adjustment, and council meetings when required.
• Apply technical skills in storm water, hydraulics, grading, land use planning, structural analysis, surveying, and base mapping.
• Consider health, safety, and environmental requirements in civil designs.
• Lead, motivate, mentor, and oversee project teams and quality control checks.
• Engage as a senior leader to support the future success of junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Surveying, Construction Management, or related disciplines.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional license required.
• 10+ years of experience in design, construction, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience managing and assisting in project management or client management.
• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME), preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
• Proficiency in creating advanced Gantt charts, reporting dashboards, and resource management.
• Knowledge of cost estimation techniques and software.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with software for managing quality audits and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with SharePoint, Adobe, or similar platforms.
• Basic knowledge of contract law and contract management tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations such as OSHA.
• Ability to create proposals, technical reports, specifications, and other project documentation.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, client relationship management, and technical skills in civil engineering disciplines. Proficient in resource allocation, scheduling, and compliance with safety regulations to ensure successful project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Client Management
• Advanced Gantt Chart Creation
• Cost Estimation Techniques

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Budget Management
• Storm Water Management
• Land Use Planning
• Structural Analysis
• Surveying
• Grading
• Technical Report Writing
• Resource Allocation
• Progress Tracking

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Client Relationship Management
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME)

Industry Keywords

• Health and Safety Regulations
• OSHA Compliance
• Municipal Planning
• Zoning Board
• Construction Management

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• Adobe