Sr. Project Manager - Civil Design

Infrastructure Engineering•Newark, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Civil Design (PE Licensed) for its Newark office. As a leading engineering firm, IEI is known for its quality, responsiveness, and successful track record. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading the office by developing and building a motivated team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects including design and construction inspection services. This role will focus on cultivating existing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities with public and private clients, aligning with the company's strategic business plan. The position involves office leadership, project delivery oversight, operational management, and business planning in partnership with IEI's senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess established relationships with market clients and communities across various sectors to identify and secure new work. The Operations Manager will leverage their project and program management skills to hire, mentor, and grow the team, and oversee their work. Key responsibilities include developing and monitoring workload, staffing, and budget projections, and ensuring the overall performance and productivity of the office. IEI emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity in its company culture.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Additional registrations and accreditations (i.e., LEED AP, Certified Floodplain Manager, PTOE, etc.) are desired.
Other licensure or registration (must require continuing education to remain active) may be considered in lieu of Professional Engineer Licensure.

Responsibilities

Actively supervises design and inspection to ensure IEI policies and procedures are adhered to and works closely with Human Resources on all aspects of the employee life cycle.
Develops forecasts for staffing needs compared to available capacity locally and firm-wide.
Ensures all projects comply with Quality Control guidelines to improve overall quality and accuracy.
Ensures the project delivery team monitors clients' project delivery goals and proactively identifies issues and obstacles which may compromise or influence the achievement of such goals.
Ensures 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.
Ensures the project delivery team secures executed contracts, Notice to Proceed, and Subconsultant Agreements before the inception of project services.
Manages technical staff within the office and coordinates with other office leaders in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery.
Oversees and directs all disciplines to ensure delivery of all project elements (plans, specs, permits, reports, etc.) are technically accurate.
Oversees and directs contract negotiations with clients in developing scope, fees, and schedule.
Regularly coordinates and updates the Executive Vice President regarding the performance of the office.
Works closely with the Vice President of Operations and EVP in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery.