Project Manager - Municipal Services

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager – Municipal Services

Hackettstown, NJ, US

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Municipal Services Department at our headquarters in Hackettstown, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished civil engineering professional to lead municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction, serve as a trusted partner to municipal clients, and build a long-term career with one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.

Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will have experience managing municipal or public infrastructure projects from concept through construction. This individual will be an effective communicator and collaborative leader with the ability to manage multiple projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, maintain schedules and budgets, and mentor engineering staff.

Municipal Engineering Expertise & Project Experience

FPA’s Municipal Services Department supports municipal clients throughout New Jersey with the planning, design, permitting, and construction administration of municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility providers to deliver practical solutions that address community infrastructure needs.

The Project Manager – Municipal Services will oversee projects from initial planning through design and construction, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and overall delivery. Serving as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, this individual will coordinate project teams and stakeholders, lead client and public meetings, oversee construction administration activities, and help resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, drainage systems, water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, and capital improvement programs.

• Serve as Project Manager responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall project delivery.

• Prepare, review, and oversee engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and construction documents in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Oversee the development of plans, profiles, and construction details using design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants, to ensure successful project execution.

• Act as primary point of contact for municipal clients, regulatory agencies, and utility providers.

• Lead client meetings, public presentations, and coordination meetings with stakeholders.

• Oversee review of shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals during construction administration.

• Provide senior-level construction support, including field visits and resolution of technical issues.

• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and agency requirements.

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineering staff, fostering professional development and technical growth.