Senior Project Manager

Metric Geo; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead civil, road, and bridge construction efforts with a partner firm across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The role requires hands-on management from bid through closeout and a strong ability to communicate with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 10 years of relevant experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and familiarity with PennDOT and NJDOT specifications and compliance requirements to deliver projects on time and

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4–8 years of civil/road and bridge PM experience.
• Familiarity with PennDOT/NJDOT standards and specs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day civil/road and bridge PM from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with PennDOT/NJDOT standards and permits.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and agencies.
• Review plans, specs, and contracts to resolve conflicts.
• Manage schedules, budgets, changes, and RFIs.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Coordinate with field teams to maintain safety, quality, and schedule.
• Provide regular cost and status updates to leadership.

Skills

Civil engineering

Excellent communication

Project management

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Metric Geo is partnering with a heavy civil construction firm specializing in road, bridge, and heavy civil projects across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our partner is delivering high-quality infrastructure on time and on budget, and we're looking for a Senior Project Manager to help lead that work.

Position Overview

Metric Geo is seeking a Senior Project Manager with 10 years of experience managing civil, road, and bridge construction projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and hands-on familiarity with PennDOT and NJDOT specifications, processes, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a sharp problem-solver, and comfortable managing both the technical and administrative sides of a project from bid through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of civil/road and bridge construction projects, from planning through completion
• Ensure all work complies with PennDOT and NJDOT standards, permits, and specifications
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and state/municipal agency representatives
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents; identify and resolve design or field conflicts
• Manage project schedules, budgets, change orders, and RFIs
• Prepare and review technical reports, correspondence, and project documentation
• Coordinate with field superintendents and crews to maintain safety, quality, and schedule targets
• Track project costs and provide regular status updates to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• 4-8 years of construction project management experience in civil/road and bridge work
• Demonstrated experience working on PennDOT and/or NJDOT projects
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills for coordinating with clients, agencies, and internal teams
• Proven problem-solving ability in fast-paced field environments
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) a plus
• Valid driver's license required