ABOUT THE POSITION
Site/Civil Project Manager | Newark, NJ
VHB’s Northeast Region is seeking a highly motivated, outgoing, and effective Site / Civil Project Manager with 11+ years of land development experience in private sector real estate to join its growing Civil / Design practice in Northern, NJ, partnering with our New York City team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic organization and lead a growing team while working on exciting assignments throughout the region. Candidate would lead projects from start to finish, including initial scoping through design, permitting approvals, and construction phase services for a wide range of civil engineering projects. This will include large scale multi-phase developments integrating public roadways and City infrastructure, as well as high-profile institutional work including opportunities in health care and higher education.
Responsibilities
- Manage small, medium, and large design efforts, working within a team of professionals to develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects
- Responsible for monitoring and delivering the project financial performance
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues and overall schedule
- Develop new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
- Lead a design team through Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approvals associated with new roadways, modifications to the City Map, Amended Drainage Plans, and Hydraulics Analyses
- Lead a design team through Department of Buildings (DOB) New Building (NB) Applications and associated agency approvals, to include DEP Stormwater Construction Permit and Site Connection Applications and compliance with DEP’s unified stormwater rule, Builder’s Pavement Plans (BPP), Curb Cut Applications, Parks Department (DPR) Street Tree Approvals, Department of Transportation (DOT) Approvals for work in the in the right-of-way, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Letter of No Objections for sidewalk and utility work within 200-feet of MTA infrastructure, and others
- Prepare and review design drawings and specifications documenting the new building and associated site features, including the layout and material identification of surface features including vehicular access, parking, and site circulation; grading and drainage of the site and conformance with DEP’s water quality, run-off reduction, and detention requirements; utility layout; and erosion and sediment control
- Supervise design team activities during construction administration and construction close-out
Skills and Attributes
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to multitask
- Strong computer skills
- Excels working in a team environment
- Exhibits strong leadership skills
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with private sector projects preferred
- Proficient in roadway design, site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management
- Experience with DOB New Building related approvals, DEP Approvals including Stormwater Construction Permits and Site Connection Approvals, DOT Approvals for work within the right-of-way
Qualifications
- 11-15 years of site/civil design engineering experience
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer required
- CAD experience (AutoCAD) and GIS experience preferred
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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