Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
Project Manager - Planning
Oversee planning projects, manage budgets, schedules, and lead staff to deliver quality plans.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Project Manager for the Planning Discipline in New Jersey. The role involves directing staff and managing scope, schedule, quality, and budget across planning projects. The team includes planners, urban designers, and landscape architects delivering multidisciplinary solutions. The Project Manager will develop work plans and budgets, monitor timelines and costs, and lead public and coordination meetings. They will oversee preparation of master plans, ensure quality control, achieve profit and productivity targets, and support business development. Coordination, client negotiations, billing oversight, and mentoring junior staff are also key duties. • Create and obtain approval for work plans and labor budgets. • Track project schedules and capital cost budgets to meet client expectations. • Lead public, night, and coordination meetings with stakeholders. • Supervise preparation of master plans, land‑use plans, zoning codes, and related reports. • Implement quality control/quality assurance processes on all assignments. • Meet profit, productivity, and delivery schedule targets. • Contribute to proposal development and cross‑disciplinary business development. • Define project teams, work packages, evaluation methods, and deliverable timelines. • Conduct regular team meetings to ensure review and approval procedures are followed. • Negotiate scope changes with clients, subject to supervisory approval. • Coordinate communication across project staff to maintain high utilization rates. • Review monthly revenue and cost reports to ensure goal alignment. • Collaborate with Billing to issue invoices and follow up on client payments. • Mentor junior staff in technical and business practices. • Adhere to health, safety, and operational standard procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸work planning
- ▸budget management
- ▸schedule tracking
- ▸master planning
- ▸quality control
- ▸team coordination
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), have 6‑10+ years of planning experience, and possess Professional Planner licensure with AICP certification. Proficiency with GIS, Office and Adobe suites, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams are required. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are advantageous. • Hold a Professional Planner license and AICP certification. • Possess 6‑10+ years of planning experience. • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and ArcGIS. • Demonstrate strong analytical, research, and technical writing abilities.
Requirements
- ▸aicp
- ▸planner license
- ▸arcgis
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸adobe
- ▸6‑10 yrs
Benefits
The position offers a salary range of $100,000–$150,855, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental and military leave, and bonuses for referrals and licensure. Additional perks include tuition reimbursement, in‑house learning resources, mentorship, wellness programs, and philanthropic opportunities. Colliers values a safe, balanced work environment and encourages professional growth through education, mentorship, and community involvement. The company supports diversity initiatives such as a Women’s Organization. Candidates are invited to apply to join a team dedicated to accelerating success.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time