Site/Civil Senior Project Manager

MFS Engineers & Surveyors; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Site-Civil Senior Project Manager. The ideal candidate will manage and mentor a team, oversee Site/Civil engineering projects, and handle deliverables such as construction drawings and technical reports. Applicants should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, NJ or NY Professional Engineer license, and at least 12 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant Site/Civil engineering design experience.
• Familiar with NYC permitting agencies and NJ local ordinance codes.
• Ability to develop proposals for public or private clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Site/Civil engineers within their group.
• Prepare project deliverables including construction drawings.
• Perform existing conditions assessments and investigations.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering design

Effective communication

Mentoring

Time management

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license in NJ or NY

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD or similar software

Job description

Feb 06, 2026

MFS is seeking a driven, career-minded individual to fill the position of Site-Civil Senior Project Manager in the Site-Civil Division of our dynamic, multi-disciplined civil engineering and land surveying firm.

Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Site/Civil engineering projects and supervising a team of Site/Civil engineers in their group. Duties will include preparation of project deliverables: construction drawings, calculations and technical reports and technical specifications, and existing conditions investigation reports working under the Site/Civil Principal Engineer. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for leading, supervising, managing, and mentoring a team of Site/Civil Engineering staff with support from the Principal Engineer. The candidate will be responsible for project QA/QC, project budget tracking and project profitability, project billing, proposal development, and client management.

Site-Civil design tasks will include Land Development Planning & Design, Stormwater Management, Utility Design, Permit Acquisition, Construction Administration & Inspection, as well as existing condition investigations or assessments and other Site/Civil engineering design components. This position will work within a divisional team working with Site/Civil Engineers and coordinating work with other disciplines including surveyors, geotechnical and structural engineers.

This position requires in-person work, primarily out of our South Plainfield, NJ office (Headquarters).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Site/Civil engineers within their group
• Prepare project deliverables including construction drawings, calculations, technical reports, and technical specifications
• Perform existing conditions assessments
• Develop investigation reports under the supervision of the Site/Civil Principal Engineer
• Lead, supervise, manage, and mentor a team of Site/Civil Engineering staff with support from the Principal Engineer
• Responsible for project QA/QC, project budget tracking and profitability, project billing, project development, and client management
• Perform Site/Civil design tasks such as Land Development & Design, Stormwater Management, Utility Design, Permit Acquisition, Construction Administration & Inspection, existing condition investigations or assessments, and other site/civil engineering design components
• Work within a divisional team collaborating with Site/Civil Engineers
• Supervise and train engineering staff
• Primarily based out of the South Plainfield, NJ office (Headquarters)

Experience

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in the State of New Jersey and/or State of New York.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant Site/Civil engineering design and construction and permitting experience.
• Must have project management experience.
• Familiar with NYC permitting agencies.
• Familiar with NJ local ordinance codes and DEP storm water management permitting.
• Must have working knowledge of all federal design codes.
• Must have experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Must have knowledge in using HydroCAD software or similar stormwater analysis software.
• Ability to develop Site-Civil and multi-disciplined proposals for public or private clients, with a greater concentration on public sector agencies and A/E clients.
• Ability to supervise, manage and mentor junior and mid-level Site/Civil engineers.
• Ability to work with other Engineers and Surveyors on multi-discipline teams.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, scheduling, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agencies, clients, project team, and contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong design skills.
• Must have strong technical writing skills.
• Motivated and excited to grow with a medium sized firm and the potential to advance with the company.
• Driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Undergo a background check (required).

Preferences

• M.S. preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Continually required to stand, walk, and sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate office equipment
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Occasionally required to lift and carry items less than 25 pounds

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

About the Company:

MFS is an independent and innovative consulting engineering, surveying, and construction management firm headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. We share a total commitment to excellence both internally and externally. Externally, we offer clients expertise in site/civil, structural, geotechnical and foundation, survey, geotechnical drilling, and construction management services. Internally, to those eligible, we offer excellent benefit packages that include: Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Training, and Tuition Reimbursement. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.MFSengineers.com. MFS is an EEO/AAP Employer.

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