Project Manager

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established engineering consulting firm with a strong presence across the Northeast. Our client is seeking a Project Manager to support continued growth across their civil and infrastructure project portfolio. They are hiring at multiple levels, from experienced mid-level Project Managers through Senior Project Managers, creating strong opportunities for professionals at different stages of leadership and project responsibility. These are high-impact, on-site/field based opportunities offering strong compensation, long-term career growth, and the chance to lead meaningful projects that improve local communities and critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will come from consulting engineering, civil infrastructure, municipal, water/wastewater, land development, transportation, or another project-driven technical environment with transferable leadership experience.

*Candidates must have water/wastewater experience and be a Licensed PE

Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers work on-site at either location in Concord or Portsmouth, NH and/or field-based at project sites depending upon project flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Manage scopes of work, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and client expectations.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, outside consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as a primary client contact and build strong long-term relationships through successful project execution.
• Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, reports, technical memorandums, and cost estimates.
• Maintain quality standards through strong QA/QC processes and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor project financial performance including invoicing, forecasting, change orders, and cost controls.
• Support construction phase services including meetings, contractor coordination, submittals, and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior staff and help develop internal engineering talent.
• Senior-level hires may also lead proposals, presentations, business development efforts, and broader team leadership initiatives.

Qualifications and Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Valid Professional Engineering (PE) license in the state employed required.
• Prior experience managing engineering or infrastructure-related projects.
• 5+ Years of experience as a PM - Project Managers / 10+ Years PM experience - Senior Project Managers are encouraged to apply.
• Strong background in budgeting, scheduling, project execution, and client communication.
• Experience working with municipalities, utilities, developers, or public/private clients is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common engineering/project management software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• High level of ownership with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus potential
• Hybrid flexibility
• Professional development support
• Strong long-term growth opportunity