Project Manager - Municipal Engineering with NJ PE License (34739)

Job DetailsJob Location: Chester, NJ 07930Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Engineering

Project Manager - Licensed PE with Municipal Engineering Experience - Boswell Municipal Engineering Team

At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on-demand, sound, and state-of-the-art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the sectors we serve.

Due to continued growth in 2026, Boswell is offering a unique opportunity for a Municipal Project Manager in either our South Hackensack, NJ Headquarters or Chester, NJ Office. In this role you will work closely with our clients while leading & mentoring a team of Project Managers, Design Engineers, Drafters, and support staff.

Responsibilities include

Attend Municipal Governing Body meetings as required
Be strongly familiar with the Municipal Code of various municipalities for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating Municipal Development Applications
Prepare reports for Municipal Land Use Boards and attend Land Use Board meetings
Be highly proficient in local, county, and state stormwater management and soil erosion control standards
Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to perform necessary reviews
Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and construction issues
Review project shop drawings
Attend project meetings with clients
Prepare monthly status reports of projects within the municipalities
Be instrumental in the preparation of project proposals, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates, and prepare day-to-day paperwork necessary to see projects through from beginning to end
Ensure the completion of assignments on schedule and within the project budget
Perform marketing duties related to maintaining existing clients as well as obtaining new working clients
Ensure timely billing of projects and assist with the collection of outstanding invoices
Limited travel is expected for this position to the municipalities and project job sites
Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Requirements

10+ years of professional work experience as Municipal Engineer and Project Manager
Current licensed PE Certification in New Jersey is required.
Proven track-record of developing, mentoring and leading professional engineers
Strong proficiency in local, county and state regulations governing municipal work as well as zoning and planning board processes, permitting and approvals

Preferred Qualifications which are not required and we will assist in obtaining:

Expert witness testimony
CME (Certified Municipal Engineer) Certification

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

Boswell Academy Training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick and personal days

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition assistance
Employee referral bonuses
Employees may be eligible for participation in our Company annual discretionary incentive bonus program contingent on business and individual performance.

Boswell ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time receive paid sick, family and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Boswell accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

The salary range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this position. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location and other compensable factors.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 / Year

AAP/ EEO/ M/ F/ D/ V Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

QualificationsQualifications

Bachelors Degree in engineering or equivalent from four-year college/university.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New Jersey.
Certified Municipal Engineer in the state of New Jersey.

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
401K with a company match
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
Tuition assistance
Employee referral bonuses

AAP/EEO Statement

Boswell Engineering is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.