Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; New Durham (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in North Jersey is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects. You will provide technical leadership, manage client relationships, oversee project teams, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate holds a PE in NJ, a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years in municipal infrastructure or land development, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license in New Jersey required.
• Minimum 10 years of municipal infra or land development experience.
• Experience with capital improvement projects and public sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal engineering and infrastructure projects including roads and utilities.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, design coordination and construction administration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and public sector stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve technical issues.
• Present to boards, planning commissions, and clients.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and monthly status reports.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer Licensed in New Jersey

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Municipal Engineer

Job Location: North Jersey

Salary: $150,000k to $180,000k

Conrad is partnering up with a multi-disciplined engineering firms that provides high-quality engineering services across ranges of sector delivering reliable, efficient and cost effective solution tailored to clients needs, with focus on technical excellence. This client takes priority in creating personal and professional environment, where they help build and focus on helping communities. This firm has been recognized in NJ as the best place to work at, due to putting there employee first.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects. This role provides technical leadership, manages client relationships, oversees project teams, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Brief Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal engineering and infrastructure projects, including roads, stormwater, utilities, and land development.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, design coordination, and construction administration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and public sector stakeholders.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve technical and construction issues.
• Represent projects at public meetings, planning and zoning boards, and client presentations.
• Prepare project proposals, cost estimates, and monthly status reports.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer Licensed in New Jersey
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing municipal infrastructure or land development projects.
• Experience with capital improvement projects, contract administration, and public sector clients.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office; GIS experience is an asset.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience presenting before municipal boards or public agencies is considered an asset.