CME Associates · 2 days ago
Program Manager
East Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expCME Associates is currently recruiting for a Program Manager to join their team of professionals in the Municipal Engineering Department. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple related projects and ensuring they align with business objectives while managing client relationships and leading project teams.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Charles Slack
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Surveying, Construction Management, or related disciplines
Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional license required
10+ years of experience in design, construction, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience managing and assisting in project management or client management
Preferred
Certified Municipal Engineer (CME), preferred
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
Company
CME Associates
CME Associates is a civil engineering company offering consulting and engineering services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anand (Andy) Paluri P.E., PTOE
President/Chief Executive Officer
Michael Motyka
CFO
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