Construction Project Manager

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Operations
USD 180k-220k / year
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
Churchill Consulting Engineers is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our team in Berlin, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in roadway and bridge construction management, with experience overseeing inspection teams and managing projects for major transportation agencies. This is an excellent opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure projects while growing within a respected consulting firm.


Department
Transportation
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Berlin, NJ
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$180,000 - $220,000 / year
Reporting To
David Barbalace

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Oversight: Manage road and bridge construction projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and coordinate Construction Inspectors and Resident Engineers, assigning work and ensuring efficient field operations.
  • Client & Agency Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and state agencies, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
  • Solicitation & Proposal Management: Review and process advertised Construction Management solicitations, assembling teams that meet specific solicitation criteria.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all work aligns with NJDOT, NJTA, and other applicable policies, procedures, and industry standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Licensing: PE License in NJ preferred.
  • Experience:
    • 5+ years as a Construction Inspector on road/bridge projects for major transportation agencies.
    • 5+ years as a Resident Engineer on road/bridge projects for major state agencies.
    • 5+ years as a Project Manager overseeing road/bridge projects for major state agencies.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading teams of Construction Inspectors and Resident Engineers, including scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Solicitation & Proposal Expertise: Experience processing client-advertised Construction Management solicitations and assembling teams that meet solicitation-specific criteria.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with NJDOT and NJTA policies and procedures is preferred.

Benefits

Churchill 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 Churchill Consulting Engineers

Churchill is a full service consulting engineering firm providing public and private sector clients with planning, design, surveying, permitting, and construction management services for a broad range of civil and environmental projects.

The firm was founded more than 45 years ago and, since its inception, has been committed to not merely meeting its client’s needs, but exceeding them with both innovative and cost-effective solutions.

A consulting engineering firm is built on the education, capabilities, experience and integrity of its professional staff. During its more than three decades, Churchill has maintained a commitment to providing its clients with the highest possible level of staff qualifications. Moreover, Churchill is equally committed to consistently utilizing the best available technologies for all of its work, so that its clients can share in the benefit of technological advances in productivity and precision.

With its corporate office in Camden County and ready access to major transportation routes, the firm is easily able to serve its client base throughout New Jersey, the New York metropolitan area, and the Delaware Valley.

Our Hiring Process

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Stage 3:

1st Interview

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