Water and Wastewater Project Manager

About Lochner Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work.

At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about usWe are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer and Project Manager with 10 or more years of experience in planning, design, and project management on water and wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects to work from either of our offices focusing on managing utility design and municipal water/wastewater projects.

Recent and ongoing design projects include design of water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, and water modeling.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

Working with junior staff and assisting in the direction of other technical staff to produce quality designs and plans

Performing civil engineering planning and analysis, detailing, and plan set production

Project management responsibilities include task, budget, and schedule management, as well as client interaction.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to manage, lead, and develop junior staff while working on a diverse range of public infrastructure projects throughout Central Texas offices.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Texas PE license or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within 6 months of hire8+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure including water and wastewater pipelines, storage tanks, and pump station project planning, detailed design, and construction administration3 or more years of experience in project management and client service, including successful budget and schedule controls3 or more years of experience in managing and mentoring junior staff

Ability to work independently at times and as part of a multidisciplinary team at others

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to convey engineering information concisely to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would possess specific experience performing work in a variety of municipalities and has experience giving Council/Board presentations.

Successful experience with writing Statements of Qualifications and sales activities

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care Paid Family Leave Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3

Education and Training Assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service What we offer – Learn more

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