Project Manager – Water​/Wastewater Treatment

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Project Manager for our Cincinnati office to be part of our water/wastewater treatment team.

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on all things water.
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure - for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

• Develop technical treatment strategies, select treatment processes, develop process design criteria, and deliver projects.
• Direct coordination and collaboration with clients.
• Coordinate with internal technical specialists in all practice areas and discipline design professionals for project delivery.
• Evaluate progress of the project staff and results obtained and recommend changes to achieve overall project objective.
• Plan, design, permit, and construct water and wastewater-related projects.
• Manage interdisciplinary teams to effectively meet the client’s needs.
• Perform project management, prepare assessment and design reports, calculate design dimensions, size equipment, prepare construction documents, and support construction management/commissioning.
• Supervise junior staff and assist in their career development, providing opportunities for growth.
• Conduct fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction; occasional travel may be required.
• Lead business development activities, including proposal preparation and presentations.
• Advance client development and management commensurate with experience, supported by local office and firm-wide resources.
• Lead pursuit activities: pre-positioning, proposal development, scope, schedule, and budget development, and project interviews for water and wastewater projects.

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• A current PE license (Ohio preferred or ability to obtain within six months of employment).
• 10+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater-related infrastructure, including project management (planning, design, and construction).
• Experience successfully delivering multi-year projects in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in all MS Office-based software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Self-starter with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to present complex issues to nontechnical people.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in civil or environmental engineering.
• Experience managing projects with fees of $10M or more.
• Experience negotiating multiple contracts with clients.
• Experience recruiting staff.
• Leadership roles in professional societies.
• Familiarity with CADD, GIS, Revit, and other engineering software.

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short- and long-term disability; employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and membership in professional organizations.
• Starting pay range depends on skills, experience, education, and location.

Not Applicable

Full-time

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