Senior Municipal Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Municipal Engineering team in Holmdel, NJ. You will drive projects from concept to completion, coordinating with municipal clients, regulators and internal teams to deliver sustainable, high-quality infrastructure solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, a BS in engineering, and PE license is preferred. Expect responsibilities in budgets, schedules and client development, with a strong emphasis on mentoring

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal engineering including capital project design, stormwater management, utility design, cost estimating, construction administration, land use, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory permitting process for the region.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Proven track record with client management and business development.
• Ability to manage staff.
• Experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Prepare advanced engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Participates in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and man power needed on projects.
• Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors’ approval.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meetings).
• Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-determined goal.
• Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
• Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices, and enhancing corporate objectives.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client management

Staff management

Business development

English communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Municipal Engineering team in Holmdel, NJ. You will drive projects from concept to completion, coordinating with municipal clients, regulators and internal teams to deliver sustainable, high-quality infrastructure solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, a BS in engineering, and PE license is preferred. Expect responsibilities in budgets, schedules and client development, with a strong emphasis on mentoring