Civil Engineering Project Manager

LJB • South Portland, ME

2d • Remote

About The Position

LJB Inc. is hiring a Civil Engineering Project Manager for its Municipal team to serve a varied client base and help expand the firm’s municipal, transportation, and water/sewer work in Maine and New Hampshire. Candidates located in either state may work fully remotely. The position is suited to an experienced professional with a can-do attitude, pride in their work, creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate and work independently.

The role involves planning and designing municipal projects; developing client relationships and identifying capital projects; and managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, agreements, subconsultants, staff assignments, deliverables, invoices, amendments, and receivables. The Project Manager performs and reviews engineering analyses and calculations, reports, permit applications, bid documents, plans, models, and peer reviews. The role also involves interpreting applicable design standards and regulations, attending and presenting at meetings, and communicating with clients, staff, contractors, and regulatory officials. Guidance is provided on overall project objectives, critical issues, policy matters, and unusual design conditions.

The stated salary range is $92,000–$130,000, depending on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. LJB describes the position as an opportunity to contribute to the growth of its Municipal practice across Maine and New Hampshire and to lead projects that benefit communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design and plan production in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design a wide range of municipal projects.
• Identify capital projects with current and prospective municipal clients to help build the team’s project pipeline.
• Prepare, review, and manage scopes of services, budgets, schedules, and subconsultant efforts.
• Draft and negotiate proposals and agreements for complete projects.
• Manage multiple projects and delegate tasks to staff.
• Develop day-to-day staff schedules and manage project budgets.
• Perform, evaluate, and review engineering calculations and analyses.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, permit applications, bid documents, and other written communications.
• Review and troubleshoot plans, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and calculations.
• Conduct and prepare concise peer reviews of subdivision and site plan review permit applications submitted to municipal clients.
• Interpret design guidelines, specifications, ordinances, and rules and regulations applicable to municipal projects, including municipal, state, and federal regulations and DOT design guidelines.
• Attend and present at design team, client, and regulatory review meetings.
• Communicate with staff, team members, clients, contractors, and regulatory officials.
• Manage schedules and deliverables to exceed client expectations.
• Process invoices, prepare contract amendments, and manage receivables.
• Innovate and solve difficult problems from inception through final deliverable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level