Project Manager/Engineer - Transportation

Pennoni Associates Inc.; Haddon Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni Associates Inc. is seeking a Project Manager/Engineer to work at our Haddon Heights, NJ office to lead transportation and infrastructure projects from planning through construction support.

The role requires coordination with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, plus proposal development and team leadership. A PE license is preferred, with strong knowledge of NJDOT criteria and 3D modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of NJDOT and county design criteria.
• Experience leading and developing proposals.
• Ability to plan, budget, and schedule preparation on all phases of an engineering design project using engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently or with teams.
• Experience working with clients, and teaming partners.
• Knowledge of engineering software, including ORD and 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and other project stakeholders throughout project development.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Lead proposal development efforts, including preparation of technical approaches, scope of services, fee estimates, and project schedules.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop engineering staff by assigning work, providing technical guidance, and supporting professional growth.
• Manage/oversee the development of infrastructure projects (scope, schedule, and budget), which include client coordination for local, state and federal agencies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, permitting, and construction support phases of transportation projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and overall project performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinating and working with internal staff to perform field work needed, design calculations, plan preparation, specifications, quantity calculations, and submission to various clients.
• Responsible for the overall development projects - supervise and monitor project that could include the development of Transportation geometry design, Highway Occupancy preparation and submissions, traffic design cross section, grading plans, Erosion sediment control, Hydrology and drainage calculations.
• Involvement with developing NJ county infrastructure projects.
• Participate in project interviews, presentations, and marketing efforts to secure new business opportunities.

Skills

NJDOT experience

Proposal development

Budgeting & scheduling

Client relations

Team leadership

ORD & 3D modeling software

Tools

ORD software

3D modeling software

Job description

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Haddon Heights, New Jersey, United States

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Pennoni Associates is currently seeking a Project Manager/Engineer to work out of our Haddon Heights, NJ office to perform the following, but not limited to:

• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and other project stakeholders throughout project development.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Lead proposal development efforts, including preparation of technical approaches, scope of services, fee estimates, and project schedules.
• Support business development initiatives through networking, industry involvement, client engagement, and participation in professional organizations.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop engineering staff by assigning work, providing technical guidance, and supporting professional growth.
• Manage/ oversee the development of infrastructure projects (scope, schedule, and budget), which include client coordination for local, state and federal agencies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, permitting, and construction support phases of transportation projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and overall project performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinating and working with internal staff to perform field work needed, design calculations, plan preparation, specifications, quantity calculations, and submission to various clients.
• Responsible for the overall development projects - supervise and monitor project that could include the development of Transportation geometry design, Highway Occupancy preparation and submissions, traffic design cross section, grading plans, Erosion sediment control, Hydrology and drainage calculations.
• Involvement with developing NJ county infrastructure projects.
• Participate in project interviews, presentations, and marketing efforts to secure new business opportunities.

Required Attributes

• Experience/knowledge of NJDOT and various county design criteria
• Experience leading and developing proposals.
• Ability to plan, budget, and schedule preparation on all phases of an engineering design project using engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently or with teams.
• Experience working with clients, and teaming partners.
• Knowledge of engineering software, including ORD and 3D modeling software.

Preferred Attributes

• 12+ years of transportation or infrastructure design experience.
• PE License preferred.
• Knowledge of Dam inspection, evaluation and design and floodplain work
• Ability to work independently to solve engineering design issues and provide justification for the work, coordinate with internal staff as well as external clients and teaming partners.
• Ability to provide direction and monitor more junior level staff during project development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Looks for and seizes opportunities to improve work products.
• Has a sense of pride and ownership in work product.
• Beginning to join professional organizations and establishing relations.

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $140,130 (per year)

Contributing to the health and well-being of team members is a top priority for Pennoni; therefore, we designed our benefits package to exceed industry norms while providing our team members with exceptionally competitive and comprehensive benefits. Our offerings include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

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