Project Manager - Civil/Site

Hackettstown, NJ, US

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Civil/Site Department in Hackettstown, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished civil engineering professional to lead complex site engineering and land development projects, strengthen client relationships, and help build a long-term career with one of the Northeast's fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.

The successful candidate will provide leadership from project pursuit through design, approvals, and construction support. Working closely with clients and FPA's multidisciplinary teams, this individual will lead client development efforts, oversee proposals and project financial performance, manage risk and QA/QC, and cross-sell FPA's multidisciplinary services.

Unlike larger organizations where individual contributions can become diluted, FPA gives experienced leaders the opportunity to influence the direction of the practice, mentor future leaders, develop key client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

Civil/Site Engineering Expertise & Project Experience

FPA's Civil/Site Department has a strong reputation for delivering practical and innovative site engineering and land development solutions throughout New Jersey and the Northeast. Working with both private- and public-sector clients, Project Managers at FPA have the opportunity to lead projects across a wide range of markets and provide comprehensive services from site planning and design through permitting and municipal approvals.

The Project Manager - Civil/Site will oversee projects from conceptual planning through design, approvals, and construction support. Representative assignments span a range of markets and require coordination with clients, regulatory agencies, municipal boards, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you will lead complex assignments, represent clients throughout the approval process, and collaborate with experienced professionals across FPA to deliver high-quality solutions and strengthen long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities
• Maintain close relationship with clients. Identify opportunities for extensions and add-ons to existing projects and opportunities for new projects.
• Identify leads and opportunities within existing clients to sell the services of other FPA departments.
• Seek leads for new clients and coordinate results with the Department Manager for follow-up.
• Suggest attendance and attend important trade shows, which are attended by prospective clients, and existing clients.
• Continually improve the knowledge and understanding of each competitor. Inform key FPA executives of all important changes.
• Assist with client presentations as required.
• Assist Department Manager in evaluating which projects will not be pursued in accordance with GO/NO GO Matrix concept.
• Participate in developing strategies for RFQ's including an estimated time budget for proposal preparations.
• Prepare proposals at the request of the Department Manager including the budget for hours and dollars per established policies and procedures. Coordinate activities with the Marketing Services Department and other technical disciplines.
• Recommend to Department Manager approved sub-consultants for the appropriate section of proposal.
• Assist in identifying all client representatives involved in the buying decision, and follow-up with them as required to secure the project for FPA.
• Review and critique all unsuccessful proposals with the Department Manager.
• Seek opportunities to educate clients with regards to contract issues, including undesirable language and provisions which may be present in the contract between our client and the owner, or between FPA and the client.
• Review the contract or proposal signed by client before project starts. Confirm that all contract documents and insurance requirements are reviewed by our Corporate Support Department.
• Establish a project work plan before the project starts.
• Establish a project specific QA/QC process consistent with FPA QA/QC program.
• Establish the project budget and schedule, and coordinate staffing requirements.
• Explain to the assigned staff the role of each person, the phase, tasks, related budget, and schedule.
• Work with corporate support services to prepare sub-consultant contracts.
• Meet with client Project Managers and key client employees to keep them abreast of project progress.
• Submit request for change orders promptly.
• Review the quality of the work and productivity of each assigned person on a regular basis.
• Recommend corrective steps to Billing Group Managers and/or Department Managers when warranted.
• Seek to participate in non-project, departmental or corporate activities which are organized to improve the operational and business success of FPA.
• Review job cost data on a weekly basis. Take corrective steps immediately if warranted.
• Initiate billing for each project on a schedule compatible with client requirements, but no less than at least once per month.
• Assist in making sure that client receivables are collected on time, based on a specific goal established for each respective client.
• Make sure that project files are maintained in accordance with FPA Document Retention Policy.
• Recommend changes to policies and procedures related to FPA or department.

Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in Site Engineering and Land Development.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey required.
• Must have experience testifying before municipal Boards as an expert witness on behalf of clients to advance project approvals.
• Must demonstrate a high level of business acumen and have a successful track record of cross-selling multi-discipline services.
• Must promote and encourage a business culture within the project team that is fully consistent with the business culture desired by the Board of Directors.
• Must demonstrate a high awareness of Risk Management issues and practices and have a successful track record of avoiding claims and disputes with clients and/or owners.

Additional Information
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Don't meet every qualification? At FPA, we recognize that great candidates bring diverse experiences and perspectives. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your experience may be exactly what we need for this role or another opportunity within our growing team.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $155,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program.