Civil Project Manager

Job Title: Civil Engineer (PE)

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license to lead a civil engineering team, manage a portfolio of land development projects, and actively contribute to client development and municipal approvals. You will oversee project delivery from concept through construction documents, guide junior engineers, and represent the firm at municipal board meetings as one of the key technical and client-facing leaders within a rapidly growing private land development practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a civil engineering team of junior engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Oversee and coordinate all phases of land development projects, including stormwater design, grading, and site planning.
• Prepare, review, and approve civil engineering plans and reports to ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
• Attend and testify at municipal board and public meetings as the responsible Professional Engineer, clearly presenting project designs and responding to questions from boards, staff, and the public.
• Manage a book of business, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet client and project deadlines.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact and identifying opportunities for new and repeat business.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to coordinate design efforts and resolve technical and permitting issues.
• Use Civil 3D to produce and oversee stormwater management designs, grading plans, and site plans for land development projects.
• Ensure that projects comply with applicable New Jersey codes, regulations, and municipal requirements related to land development and stormwater management.
• Support business development activities by participating in client meetings, proposals, and presentations as needed.

Essential Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with active status.
• Civil Engineering degree.
• 10–15 years of experience working in civil engineering, with a strong focus on land development projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, including its use for stormwater design and site plan preparation.
• Demonstrated experience in stormwater design for land development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in grading design for land development projects.
• Experience testifying at municipal board or similar public meetings as a design professional.
• Experience managing junior team members or leading a civil engineering team.
• Experience working on projects in New Jersey, with familiarity with local regulations and approval processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to clients, municipal boards, and team members.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and a book of business.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Land development experience with private-sector projects.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships and supporting client development activities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a broader project team.
• Comfort presenting in public forums and addressing questions from municipal boards and community stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Knolls, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $86.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Knolls,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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Salary : $72 - $86