Project Manager - Municipal

Ardurra Group, Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Project Manager – Municipal with 10–15 years of experience to lead infrastructure projects owned by municipalities and school districts.

The role covers roads, utilities, public buildings, and land use reviews, acting as the primary client contact and supervising project teams. The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering, is a licensed PE, and can present to public Boards.

Qualifications

• BS Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• PE license required.
• 10–15 years Municipal and/or Civil Engineering and Project Management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make public presentations.

Responsibilities

• Act as client manager for one or more municipalities or public agencies and coordinate projects to client satisfaction.
• Develop or implement engineering solutions to improve infrastructure.
• Design transportation, utility, facility, or hydraulic systems using CAD tools.
• Estimate quantities and costs for materials, equipment, or labor.
• Analyze survey data, maps, drawings, or geologic data.
• Attend public meetings and present reports on bids and project status.
• Provide technical advice on design, construction, or capital program modifications.
• Support field activities of construction inspection staff.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Public presentations

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

PE License

Job description

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking a Project Manager – Municipal in our Secaucus, NJ.

Municipal engineers design projects that improve the quality of life for those in the communities they serve. Our team members include professional engineers, professional planners (AICP), licensed surveyors, GIS professionals, certified flood plain managers, environmental engineers and construction managers and inspectors.

Our full-service staff provides the complete breadth and depth of consulting services including professional design, planning and construction services for infrastructure capital improvements; environmental remediation; utilities collection and distribution; treatment design; public facility additions and renovations; park and recreation improvements; redevelopment and master planning projects. We also identify, pursue, and obtain grant funding for municipal projects through our in-house grants department.

Primary Function:

The Project Managerisa professional with 10-15 years of experience. This individual will design and/or manage a variety of infrastructure projects (ownedbymunicipalities and local school districts). Projects will include roads, underground utilities, public buildings, recreational facilities, and land use applications submitted byprivate developers.

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for acting as the client manager to one or more municipalities or other public agencies. The client manager will act as the single point of contact between the firm and the client. He/she will supervise and coordinate all projects performed in the firm on behalf of the client, to the client’s satisfaction.
• Develop or implement engineering solutions toassist clients with improving and maintaining their infrastructure.
• Design transportation, utility, facility, or hydraulic systems or structures (as appropriate) using computer assisted design or drawing tools.
• Compute loadand grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Estimate quantities andcost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
• Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
• Perform all design activities ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
• Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for projects.
• Attend regularly scheduled public meetings (conducted by Municipal clients) in the capacity of Municipal Engineer, or Land Use Board Engineer. Prepare and present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, project status reports and developmental review projects.
• Provide technical advice to clients regarding design, construction, or capital program modifications.
• Support of the field activities of our construction inspection staff, including providing timely data, shop drawing review, and client coordination.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering froman accredited four-year college or university
• PELicense Required
• 10-15 years of Municipal and/or Civil Engineering and Project Management experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make public presentations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions to present to co-workers and clients
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of computer aided design software
• Ability to work in groups as well as individually

Salary Range: $92,000 - $151,800 annually.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affiantative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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