Senior Project Manager — Municipal Development (Hybrid)

T&M Associates; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T&M Associates is a leading civil engineering firm in New Jersey seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex community development initiatives for public-sector clients. You will guide projects from planning through completion, manage budgets and schedules, and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a civil engineering background, strong leadership and communication skills, and proven experience with municipal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; PE license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager, with demonstrated success managing municipal capital improvement projects.
• Experience managing a range of municipal projects, including roads, drainage, water, sewer, parks, and public facilities.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to municipal engineering and public works construction.
• Solid understanding of stormwater management, permitting processes, and infrastructure asset management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex community development projects from planning through completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations, schedules, budgets, and corporate performance goals.
• Oversee high value projects, maintaining accountability for successful delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and delegate project tasks across technical staff and project teams while ensuring execution aligns with scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and junior staff, fostering team growth and strengthening project delivery capabilities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and collaboration with construction management teams.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development, opportunity identification, and cross-selling services.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team coordination

Municipal capital projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

T&M Associates is a leading civil engineering firm in New Jersey seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex community development initiatives for public-sector clients. You will guide projects from planning through completion, manage budgets and schedules, and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a civil engineering background, strong leadership and communication skills, and proven experience with municipal projects.