Utilities Engineer Project Manager

YU & Associates, Inc., an awarding winning engineering firm located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is seeking a Utility Project Manager to join our team. As a Project Manager specializing in utilities engineering, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing projects related to utility design, coordination, and construction.

• Manage and supervise utilities engineering projects, including water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications infrastructure. Serve as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary project team, providing technical guidance and ensuring project objectives are met.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, such as utility companies, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors, to ensure seamless project execution and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct thorough reviews of utility designs, ensuring constructability, efficiency, and adherence to industry standards and best practices including ASCE SUE standards.
• Prepare and review project deliverables, including design plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and challenges, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports or the presentation of complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Participate in project or pursuit meetings, including those onsite when necessary.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and regulations in the utilities engineering field.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer License in New York and/or New Jersey is required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in utilities engineering, with a focus on project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing utilities engineering projects, including water, sewer, gas, electric, or telecommunications infrastructure.

Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000

• Medical-National plan with low out of pocket costs to members
• Dental-National plan
• Vision-National plan with the largest vision network
• Life/AD&D-Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed
• Short-Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time
• Long Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for an extended period
• Employee Assistance Program-Employee 3rd party support available when needed
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts-Tax Free benefit to employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Tax Deductible benefit for employees
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program-Tax Deductible benefit for employees
• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support

YU & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer fully committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices. No employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, ancestry or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital or domestic status, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information or testing, or any other legally protected category in all employment decisions.

We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our employees can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued to meet our common goals.