Lead strategic growth in NJ and NY by identifying opportunities and cultivating relationships with public agencies, municipalities, developers, and consultants
Drive proposal development and pursuit strategy for infrastructure, land development, and municipal projects
Represent Matrix at industry events and client meetings across NJ and NY metro
Champion a client-first mindset, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business
Entrepreneurial Spirit & Team Building
Bring an entrepreneurial approach to expanding services and market share
Build and inspire high-performing teams through mentorship, collaboration, and shared purpose
Foster a culture of employee development, ownership, and innovation
Project Leadership & Technical Delivery
Serve as Project Manager for civil engineering projects you help bring in
Oversee design, permitting, and construction phases with a focus on quality and client satisfaction
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Matrix’s service lines
Technical Excellence & Mentorship
Act as a technical leader in civil/site engineering, stormwater, grading, and utility design
Guide junior staff and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s a plus)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
15+ years of experience in civil/site engineering and project management
Proven track record as a seller-doer with strong client relationships in NJ and/or NY (NYC agency experience and relationships a plus, as well as regional and national client base)
Deep understanding of state, municipal, and county regulations
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling, and permitting
Familiarity with NJ and/or NY public bidding and procurement processes
Ability to lead multi-million dollar pursuits and manage complex projects
Passion for sustainability, resilience, and community impact
Natural team builder and relationship cultivator—with clients and colleagues alike
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
civil engineeringproject managementstormwater modelingutility designpermittingdesigngradingseller-doerclient relationship managementmulti-million dollar project management