Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater

Role Overview

• Supervise and direct individuals or teams of technical staff or Project Managers on multiple complex projects and/or less complex projects.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership skills in project execution, client interactions, and business development.
• Lead construction administration tasks, including:
• Construction progress meetings.
• Submittal reviews.
• Preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.
• Review of daily and weekly construction reports.
• Preparation of payment applications, RFIs, and change orders.
• Coordination with field staff and designers.
• Project closeout and tracking construction schedules.
• Assist in training, mentorship, and technical development of Project Managers and staff.
• Consult with technical staff and Project Managers on technical issues and provide QA/QC reviews on projects outside of their direct involvement.
• Recognize potential risks related to nonstandard technical matters or legal disputes and participate in required insurance training to minimize liability.
• Work with minimal direction or supervision, demonstrating success with similar project responsibilities.
• Oversee technical accuracy of projects through regular communication with project staff.
• Review of plans, specifications, reports, and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards.
• Make technical presentations to clients and at public meetings to review and discuss project details.
• Lead projects from development through completion by identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimates, and implementation plans, including QA/QC and risk management.
• Act as a Public Relations Ambassador by proactively presenting and communicating the company's capabilities and strength.
• Solicit New Clients/Projects by identifying and seeking out new project opportunities, setting up meetings and participating in proposal development, cross-selling additional practice areas.
• Prepare proposals, participate in project interviews, attend and contribute to public meetings, develop fee proposals, and present information to potential clients.
• Participate in professional associations and conferences by presenting or authoring technical papers.
• Prepare contracts, subcontracts, and negotiate fees associated with new projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant Engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering License.
• 8+ years of specialized experience in drinking water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems, pump stations, water quality, and treatment systems.
• Extensive and relevant project management experience.
• Previous experience in the consulting engineering industry.
• Strong experience working with local clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work both in the field and in office settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.