Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K with traditional and Roth options

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager in Newark, NJ. The role leads high‑value projects, drives marketing efforts, and mentors teams to deliver quality outcomes within schedule and budget.

You will collaborate with clients to develop project plans, manage risks, and pursue growth opportunities in targeted markets while upholding JMT's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater or civil infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineering License in New Jersey.
• Business development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑value, complex water/wastewater projects in the New Jersey region.
• Drive marketing efforts and identify leads for growth.
• Develop project plans, schedules and budgets; manage risks and subconsultants.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients to ensure quality and on‑time delivery.
• Mentor project teams and support regional strategic growth.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Strong presentation

Education

ABET-accredited degree in civil engineering

Job description

Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager – Newark, NJ

Position Summary

Responsible for leading JMT's high‑value, complex projects in the New Jersey region to ensure high‑quality delivery across scope, schedule, and budget. The Senior Project Manager initiates the project life cycle by identifying leads and driving marketing efforts in targeted growth areas. In addition to project leadership, this individual will spearhead business development initiatives and actively support the strategic growth of the region. The role includes providing strong leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project teams while ensuring all project activities remain aligned with JMT's organizational goals.

Compensation is $180,000 to $205,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and licensure.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk‑averse project scope and fee.
• Develop project‑specific project plans, including Project Management Plans/Quality Management Plans.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests, and open‑end contract task proposals.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and lead project status presentations.
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high‑quality outcome.
• Leverage advanced knowledge and experience with the client and project type to analyze the project, anticipate potential risks (such as overruns and scope changes), and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Implement strategies for project tracking and reporting by using project performance metrics to foresee and mitigate issues.

Marketing and Business Development

• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set‑up and execute a quality project.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of clients and other industry stakeholders.
• Identify leads with targeted clients for development and execution into contract opportunities.
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process, including SMART Go/No‑Go decisions, proposal development, interviews, and developing a win strategy.
• Collaborate with Section Head and Office Leader on identifying leads and opportunities based on strategic goals.
• Assist Section Head and Office Leader with developing strategic goals based on client's program information, etc.

Financial Performance

• Participate in office's project financial status meetings.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.

People Management

• Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one‑on‑one check‑ins and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meetings, coaching) that supports the growth and development of the team.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 15+ years of experience
• Professional Engineering License in New Jersey
• Business development experience

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.