Drinking Water Project Manager | Ownership Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is hiring a Project Manager for its Drinking Water Business. The role leads municipal drinking water planning, design, and construction projects across Missouri and Illinois, managing project delivery and client relationships while supporting business development.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and executing work on municipal water system design, planning, and construction projects by leading and collaborating with our Operation and Maintenance Division, our multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants
• Determining the overall delivery approach for projects. Partner with senior leadership to develop technical approaches on larger projects
• Scheduling and tracking project budgets, milestones, and deliverables
• Utilizing Woodard & Curran’s Project Management Framework to execute all projects
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors support project delivery
• Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or to observe the status of construction projects
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials
• Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran technical excellence standards are met
• Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects
• Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations
• Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager

Requirements:

• 10 – 20 years of consulting engineering experience
• 5+ years of Project Management experience
• Registered Professional Engineer in Missouri or Illinois (or ability to apply for reciprocity)
• The successful candidate will have project management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with municipal drinking water systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects with demonstrated strong project management skills
• Well-versed in state and federal regulations
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations to stakeholders
• Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope, budget, and schedules
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred
• Experience with wastewater systems is a plus
• Familiarity with treatment facilities, distribution systems, and master planning initiatives is preferred
• Candidates located in Missouri or Illinois are strongly preferred