Transportation Engineering Project Manager

Position: Transportation Engineering Project Manager

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

Job :

# of Openings: 1

We are seeking a full‑time Project Manager to support our East Brunswick, NJ Engineering and Construction Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

• Assist with the management of various public sector engineering and transportation projects, including oversight and review, visiting field offices, and filling in for project staff as needed.
• Provide leadership to field staff and engineering teams.
• Perform contract negotiations with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to obtain rates and contract amendments for the benefit of the Company.
• Establish and monitor schedules and budgets related to assigned projects, and assist with billing reviews and invoicing as needed.
• Assist with business development efforts, including proposal development, marketing activities, and travel to trade shows and industry events as appropriate.
• Conduct project site visits as required.
• Complete all related duties necessary to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects.

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, with a valid Professional Engineering license and ability to obtain an NJ PE license within a reasonable timeframe.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering, construction management, and transportation experience; NJDOT and/or NJTA experience highly preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• TCC Traffic Control Coordinator Certification preferred.
• Detail‑oriented with strong oral and written communication abilities to coordinate with clients, supervisors, and managers.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, PDF software, and the ability to learn applicable time reporting and budgeting programs.
• Valid, acceptable driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to meetings and sites as needed.

• Assume a stationary position.
• Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job.
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems.
• Move around on the job site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Possess good visual skills, including focused depth perception.
• Regular daily operations of a motor‑vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods.

Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, or Company policy. The physical demands described above are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Company-observed, paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit‑sharing opportunities.
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care.
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs.
• Short and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay Range: $130,000 - $180,000 per year.

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E‑Verify to verify employment authorization.