Sr. Project Manager - Civil Design

About The Role Ingenuity! Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) Newark office is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager - Civil Design (PE Licensed) to join our Team! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record as a prime civil engineering firm. As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the office by developing and building a highly motivated team while overseeing the delivery of a diverse portfolio of design and construction inspection services. This position will cultivate existing client relationships and lead the pursuit and securing of opportunities with new public and private clients in alignment with our current strategic business plan. Work closely with IEI’s senior leadership team to provide office leadership, project delivery oversight, operational management, and business planning. The ideal candidate will have established relationships with market clients and communities in various sectors to identify and secure new work. Responsibilities Actively supervise design and inspection to ensure IEI policies and procedures are adhered to and work closely with Human Resources on all aspects of the employee life cycle. Develop forecasts for staffing needs compared to available capacity locally and firm-wide. Ensure all projects comply with Quality Control guidelines to improve overall quality and accuracy. Ensure the project delivery team monitors clients' project delivery goals and proactively identifies issues and obstacles that may compromise or influence the achievement of such goals. Ensure the project delivery team safeguards the firm's exposure against risks associated with scope and scope creep, fees, and schedule by monitoring them and promptly communicating deviations to the clients. Ensure the project delivery team secures executed contracts, Notice to Proceed, and Subconsultant Agreements before the start of project services. Manage technical staff within the office and coordinate with other office leaders in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery. Oversee and direct all disciplines to ensure delivery of all project elements (plans, specs, permits, reports, etc.) are technically accurate. Oversee and direct contract negotiations with clients in developing scope, fees, and schedule. Regularly coordinate and update the Executive Vice President regarding the performance of the office. Work closely with the Vice President of Operations and EVP in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery. Qualifications Minimum 10 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university or approved equivalent. Active Registered Professional Engineer required. Additional registrations and accreditations (e.g., LEED AP, Certified Floodplain Manager, PTOE) are desired. Other licensure or registration requiring continuing education may be considered in lieu of a Professional Engineer license. Benefits and Perks Highly competitive salary and bonus opportunities Flexible work schedule Medical, dental, and vision benefits Personal paid leave (paid time‑off) 6‑week parental leave Paid holidays Life insurance Short- and long-term disability program 401(k) program with employer match Profit sharing Employee assistance program Employee referral program Employee appreciation program IEI University Professional development program Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view You are welcome to be your authentic self Philanthropic outreach and volunteer opportunities Physical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described herein to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, climb, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Conditions IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with an acceptable driver’s record. Must be physically capable of walking and moving around on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards such as fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete. Sometimes needs to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents. Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports. Usually works a standard 40‑hour workweek either daytime or nighttime. Usually works in outside weather conditions. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require hearing protection. Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Infrastructure Engineering Inc.