Civil Project Manager

A civil project manager with public site work experience oversees infrastructure projects such as roads, utilities, and municipal developments, ensuring they meet regulatory standards, budgets, and schedules. They coordinate with public agencies, contractors, and stakeholders while managing site operations, safety compliance, and permitting requirements.

Client Details

Our client is a long‑established, family‑owned construction contractor based in New Jersey, with roots dating back to 1946. The company specializes in civil and site work construction, including underground utilities, roadway and bridge construction, marine construction, pile driving, and renewable energy infrastructure, and is recognized for its work with public agencies, utilities, and large commercial clients throughout Central and Southern New Jersey, as well as parts of Pennsylvania and Delaware. They are known for its emphasis on safety, quality, and dependability, and continues to operate as a multi‑generation firm delivering complex infrastructure projects for both public and private sectors.

Description

• Manages planning and execution of public infrastructure projects such as roads, utilities, drainage, and municipal site developments
• Oversees site operations to ensure work complies with local, state, and federal regulations and design standards
• Coordinates with public agencies, engineers, inspectors, contractors, and utility companies
• Manages project schedules, budgets, and change orders for publicly funded work
• Ensures site safety, quality control, and environmental compliance throughout construction
• Handles permitting, inspections, and documentation required for public sector projects

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• Proven experience managing public site work projects such as roadway improvements, utilities, drainage systems, and municipal developments
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and within budget for public-sector clients
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, including DOT, municipal, and environmental requirements
• Effective leader with the ability to manage inspectors, contractors, engineers, and subcontractors on active job sites
• Skilled in coordinating permitting, inspections, utility coordination, and public agency approvals
• Strong background in construction scheduling, cost control, and change-order management
• Committed to site safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Clear communicator able to collaborate with stakeholders, public officials, and community representatives

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range depending upon candidate experience.
• Opportunities for bonus and additional compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package included in the offer.
• Opportunity to work with a medium-sized, reputable organization in the property sector.
• Engaging and collaborative company culture with a focus on excellence in construction projects.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.