Senior Civil/Site Project Manager (PE) & Client Growth

HireAlpha; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HireAlpha in New Jersey seeks an experienced Project Manager – Civil/Site to lead civil/site engineering and land development projects from planning through design, approvals, and construction support.

The ideal candidate holds an active NJ PE license, 10+ years of site development experience, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and cross-functional teams while building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of site engineering and land development experience.
• Active New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience testifying before municipal boards as an expert witness.
• Demonstrated success in business development and cross-selling multidisciplinary services.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, financial management, and QA/QC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil/site engineering and land development projects from planning through design, approvals, and construction support.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business and additional services.
• Identify prospective clients and support business development initiatives.
• Assist with client presentations, proposals, RFQs, project pursuits, and fee estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, municipal boards, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and internal technical teams.
• Prepare project work plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
• Establish and maintain project-specific QA/QC procedures.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, productivity, and financial performance.
• Review project deliverables to ensure technical quality and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement measures to minimize claims, disputes, and contractual issues.
• Manage change orders, monthly billing, and client receivables in coordination with relevant teams.
• Participate in municipal approval processes and represent clients before planning and zoning boards.
• Mentor project team members and contribute to departmental growth and operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

QA/QC procedures

Budgeting & scheduling

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

HireAlpha in New Jersey seeks an experienced Project Manager – Civil/Site to lead civil/site engineering and land development projects from planning through design, approvals, and construction support.

The ideal candidate holds an active NJ PE license, 10+ years of site development experience, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and cross-functional teams while building lasting client relationships.