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Municipal Engineering Program Manager
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Operations
USD 125k-150k / year
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
CME Associates is currently recruiting for a Program Manager to join their team of professionals in our Municipal Engineering Department.
The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple related projects within an organization and various clients to ensure they align with business objectives, are executed effectively, and deliver the expected value. The program manager will operate as a leader within the company supporting staff and project managers deliver high quality products for our clients. They will be responsible for running teams between 3 to 15+ people varying on scope and owning the relationship for a client while engaging in business development activities that generate new revenue.
- Department
- Civil/Municipal
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- East Brunswick, NJ
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $125,000 - $150,000 / year
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all projects within the program are aligned with strategic priorities i.e. profitability, revenue growth, and resource management.
- Responsible for the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets for specific projects assigned to them with little to no supervision.
- Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure everyone is aligned with project objectives and timelines.
- Monitor project portfolio to ensure objectives are being satisfied and provide timely advice to the Manager/Client on any anticipated delays affecting project commitments.
- Owns the progress of projects, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget and is responsible for escalating when project metrics are at risk.
- Responsible for the relationships and health of good standing with clients.
- Works with senior leadership to develop and guide business development activities for achieving growth targets in assigned areas and clients.
- Assist in allocating resources effectively, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget and communicating with leadership when required for additional resources.
- Review of Site Plan and Subdivision applicants submitted to Municipal Land Use Boards and attend Municipal Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Council Meetings, when required by management or client.
- Coordinate client needs and internal resources and teams to effectively uphold high quality delivery of projects to our clients.
- Apply technical skills required to manage the project and client expectations, and to support the staff (e.g. storm water, hydraulics, grading, land use planning, structural analysis, survey, base mapping, etc.)
- Consider health, safety and environmental requirements when developing civil designs.
- Monitor and track project portfolio’s expenses to ensure that the project stays within the allocated budget.
- Ensure that project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule and within scope/budget.
- Regularly communicate project status, issues, risks, and changes to stakeholders and senior management.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor project teams, ensuring collaboration and high performance.
- Oversee or manage staff to ensure quality control checks to ensure deliverables meet project specifications and client expectations.
- Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing concerns.
- Engage in CME activities as a senior leader, going above and beyond to ensure the future success of junior staff are set up for success.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Surveying, Construction Management, or related disciplines.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional license required.
- 5+ years of experience in design, construction, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing and assisting in project management or client management.
- Certified Municipal Engineer (CME), preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced proficiency in scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
- Proficiency in creating advanced Gantt charts, reporting dashboards, and resource management.
- Organizing workflows and visualizing project tasks, particularly for smaller or less complex projects.
- Knowledge of cost estimation techniques and software.
- Entry level understanding KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for tracking project progress.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation if for managing design aspects of engineering projects.
- Familiarity with software for managing quality audits and compliance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams for team communication and updates.
- Experience with SharePoint Adobe or similar platforms to manage project documents, blueprints, and specifications.
- Basic knowledge of contract law and understanding of contract management tools for reviewing and preparing contracts and monitoring deliverables.
- Knowledge of safety regulations as OSHA.
- Ability to create proposals, technical reports, specifications, and other project documentation in an organized and professional manner.
Benefits
CME offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.
About CME Associates
CME Associates is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm dedicated to providing a high quality of professional services in a cost-effective and timely manner. We endeavor to develop and maintain long-term, responsive, and personal business relationships with our clients and to address their needs in a positive and successful manner. Through our commitment to the principles of integrity and quality, we utilize practical and innovative problem-solving techniques to ensure that our clients' problems are resolved cost-effectively through technically sound, scientifically-based methods in an environmentally conscious and responsive manner.
Three professionals with over sixty years of collective experience established CME Associates in 1983. In 1997 CME Associates acquired the staff of Berson Ackermann Associates, another respected civil engineering and surveying firm with substantial experience. In 2002, CME Associates acquired Icon Engineering, an environmental engineering firm specializing in Brownfield Redevelopment. In 2007, CME Associates acquired EGS Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in providing geotechnical services. Currently, CME Associates provides a complete range of Environmental, Geotechnical, Engineering, Surveying, and Planning services and has represented both the public and private sectors on a wide range of projects and, specifically, projects relating to the environment, including water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines; wastewater and potable water master plans; water resources and treatment, storage and conveyance facilities; surface and groundwater monitoring; landfills; recycling facilities implementation plans; environmental impact statements; highway and roadway construction; large residential and commercial development projects, and major capital construction projects.
The qualifications and experience of its personnel are CME Associates' greatest assets. The firm has made a conscious effort to attract, develop and retain the highest quality professionals chosen for their demonstrated capabilities, field experience, energy, commitment to excellence and ability to accept increasing levels of responsibility. Our staff includes civil engineers, site engineers, environmental scientists, planners, hydraulic engineers, surveyors, geologists, geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, wetlands technicians, GIS specialists, landscape architects, and office and field support staff experienced in all disciplines necessary to successfully complete our client's projects.
CME is also a leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) Services. By utilizing the latest in GIS technology we assure our clients a state-of-the-art effective and efficient solution to their needs. We use various software solutions to complete a quality program. CME encourages our clients to integrate the expertise of their own personnel into the GIS effort creating a successful long-term solution for information needs.
CME Associates presently has eight (8) offices in New Jersey (Parlin, Howell, Monmouth Junction, Pleasantville, Camden, Barnegat, Medford and Cape May Court House).
Our Hiring Process
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Initial Screening
Stage 3:
1st Interview
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