Municipal Project Manager

Overview Shape the Future of Local Communities with Colliers Engineering & Design! Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our Municipal Engineering team in Holmdel, NJ! This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on impactful public infrastructure projects that improve everyday life ranging from roadway and utility improvements to stormwater management systems and municipal facility upgrades. As a Project Manager, you’ll guide projects from concept through completion, collaborating with municipal clients, regulatory agencies, and talented internal teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions. This role is perfect for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is passionate about creating stronger, more resilient communities through exceptional engineering. Join us and make your mark on projects that matter! Responsibilities Prepare effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval by Department Manager. Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity. Prepare advanced engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy. Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects. Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects. Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables. Participates in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development. Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and man power needed on projects. Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work. Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors’ approval. Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meetings). Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-determined goal. Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures. Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client. Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems. Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments. Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices, and enhancing corporate objectives. Qualifications 8+ years of related experience. Bachelors degree in engineering. Professional Engineering License preferred. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of municipal engineering including capital project design, stormwater management, utility design, cost estimating, construction administration, land use, etc. In-depth knowledge of the regulatory permitting process for the region. Ability to manage multiple projects at one time. Proven track record with client management and business development. Ability to manage staff. Experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business. Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. Compensation: $106,155 to $153,930 per year (depending on qualifications) What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. That dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr