Public Services Group – Project Manager

Najarian Associates is looking to welcome a full-time Project Manager / Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Public Sector/Capital Projects group! An ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, willingness to work cohesively as part of a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Our professionals are all comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

What we are looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 8+ years of experience (PREFERRED) in County/Municipal Capital Projects engineering, including designing capital improvement projects, roadway design, and grant work
• Experience managing and supervising the work efforts of assigned staff regarding scope, schedule, quality and budgeting
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (PREFERRED)
• Proficient in AutoCad and Civil 3D
• Ability to perform Site Investigation & Due Diligence including the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines
• Preparation of construction plans and specifications, public bid documents, construction cost estimates, and associated construction documents
• Ability to evaluate public work issues in counties and municipalities
• Knowledge of stormwater management design and regulations including county, SCD, and governing municipalities in NJ
• Grading design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes
• Design of utility systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, park & recreation, etc. Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist
• Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Design including stability calculations, best management practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence
• Preparation of construction cost estimates based upon site plan drawings as required for bonding and client purposes

The Role:

• Lead municipal engineering projects, including rad rehabilitation, storm water management, and utility design
• Coordinate and manage capital improvement projects for public sector clients
• Coordinate activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and construction issues
• Assist in preparing effective work plan proposals, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates
• Monitor daily progress of projects through full project life-cycle to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Review and approve project shop drawings
• Ensure preparation of and review all detailed engineering sketches, drawings, specifications, plans, reports, and technical documentation to support project deliverables. reviews, and client communication

What you should know about us:

Najarian Associates is a professional engineering company with over 40 years in the business of applying science, common sense, and fiscal prudence to consistently deliver an exceptional level of service. We serve residential and commercial land development, and public sector clients. Each member of our team plays an important role, and company president, Tavit Najarian, takes personal interest in employees’ professional and personal development. Group directors play an active role in mentoring and working closely with their teams, and our engineers have the opportunity to be involved in projects across disciplines.

Compensation and Benefits –

Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications

401k Retirement Plan

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

AFLAC benefits

Paid Sick and Vacation allowances

Schedule Flexibility

New Hires MUST PRESENT documents indicating that they are eligible to work in the United States.

Najarian Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.