Municipal Engineering Manager

Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Schedule: Hybrid Working Available
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Municipal Engineering Manager

Our client, a highly regarded and growing consulting engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Municipal Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of municipal engineering services throughout New Jersey. This position offers the opportunity to manage longstanding municipal client relationships, oversee critical public infrastructure projects, and play a key role in the continued expansion of an established municipal practice.

The successful candidate will serve as both a technical leader and trusted advisor to municipal clients, while managing multidisciplinary project teams and supporting the strategic growth of the department. This role is ideal for a professional seeking greater responsibility, increased client interaction, and a clear path towards senior leadership.

About the Role

As Municipal Engineering Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of municipal engineering and public works projects ranging from roadway improvements and utility infrastructure to stormwater management systems, capital improvement programmes, transportation enhancements, and community development initiatives.

You will work directly with municipal officials, regulatory agencies, contractors, developers, and internal project teams to ensure projects are successfully delivered while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence and client service.

This position requires a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, cultivate client relationships, and lead engineering teams through all phases of project development and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Municipal Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients and public agencies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipal officials, administrators, engineers, and governing bodies.
• Attend council meetings, planning board hearings, zoning board meetings, and public presentations as required.
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing technical guidance and engineering expertise to municipal stakeholders.
• Support municipalities with long-term capital planning and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage municipal engineering projects from planning and preliminary design through construction administration and project closeout.
• Direct project teams to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Review and oversee the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, design calculations, reports, permit applications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility companies, government agencies, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance while proactively identifying and resolving technical and operational challenges.

Technical Oversight

• Provide engineering oversight for roadway, drainage, water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater management, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Review technical deliverables to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure adherence to applicable engineering standards, permitting requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control reviews for project documentation and design packages.

Leadership & Business Development

• Mentor and develop junior engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Assist with staffing, resource allocation, and workload planning.
• Support proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and project presentations.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives and the continued growth of the municipal practice.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client partnerships and expand service offerings.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressively responsible municipal engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing municipal infrastructure and public works projects.
• Strong understanding of municipal engineering principles, design standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licence.
• Experience representing municipalities as Municipal Engineer or supporting municipal engineering contracts.
• Experience attending public meetings and interacting with governing bodies.
• Project management experience involving multiple stakeholders and concurrent project delivery.

What Our Client Offers

This opportunity provides the chance to join a firm that has built a reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions while fostering a collaborative and employee-focused culture.

Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Annual performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Retirement savings programme with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Professional membership reimbursement.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Leadership visibility and the opportunity to influence the growth of the business.
• Strong, established municipal client base and consistent project backlog.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Municipal Project Manager, Senior Municipal Engineer, Public Works Engineer, or Engineering Manager seeking a leadership role with greater client responsibility, project ownership, and long-term career progression.

You'll be joining a firm that values technical excellence, professional growth, and exceptional client service while providing the autonomy and support needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

Apply Today

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