Project Manager Municipal Engineering N. NJ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Academy Training

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Bonus program

Job summary

Boswell is seeking a Municipal Project Manager with a Licensed Professional Engineer certification in New Jersey. You will lead a team of project managers, engineers, drafters, and support staff, oversee budgets, and interface with municipal bodies to advance projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities include reporting, budgeting, client development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Travel to NJ municipalities and project sites is limited; strong mentoring abilities are

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, permitting and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Attend Municipal Governing Body meetings as required.
• Prepare monthly status reports of projects within the municipalities.
• Establish project budgets and construction cost estimates; manage day-to-day paperwork.
• Ensure timely billing of projects and assist with collection of outstanding invoices.

Skills

Municipal engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

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.

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.