ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• 15+ years of experience.
• NJ PE required.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and overseeing project delivery of junior to mid-level staff.
• Presentation at public hearings required.
• Experience with delivering design projects within and around New Jersey.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to manage both technical and financial elements of a project.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Engineering Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to work in our High Bridge, NJ office. The Senior Civil Project Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the Company, overseeing key business functions, and driving growth initiatives. In this leadership position you can collaborate with executive leadership, cultivate client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the oversight in the overall team in NJ.
• Provide leadership to professional and technical staff on a range of projects that deliver high standard outcomes for AKRF clients.
• Work collaboratively to develop and introduce new ideas and innovations to deliver projects.
• Active participation in regular client interactions, business development, and securing new projects.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with clients, agencies, teaming partners.
• Support in the Development, implementation and execution of a strategic business plan and budget for the department including achievement of assigned metrics such as those related to financial forecasts and client satisfaction; drive the operational performance and capabilities to surpass client satisfaction, retention, and company goals; recruit and onboard new department staff.
• Manage local staff and assist with career development, hiring, staff retention, and workload planning.
• Lead/Manage the design and production of plans/specifications/deliverables for land development, utilities, stormwater and other infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the QA/QC process prior to submission.
• Lead/Support teams in the marketing and proposal phases of various land development and infrastructure projects.
• Motivates staff and colleagues to create a positive workplace culture; assumes responsibility and acts decisively; focuses on finding solutions; mentors and provides helpful feedback to staff even when corrective or disciplinary; recognizes and fosters talent; endeavors to collaborate across organizational lines to increase sharing of technical expertise, best practices and resources.
• Use skills and strategies to successfully influence high impact, high risk and complex situations.