Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Regular Full-Time – Fayetteville, AR, US

Summary

Project managers are the first point of contact for any issues or discrepancies arising within the heads of various departments. This position will be responsible for water/wastewater projects across Arkansas. The Project Manager manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs and approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project. The Project Manager monitors progress and performance against the project plan and provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

Mentoring entry- and mid-level engineers within the department, this position is also responsible for developing the project budget.

Responsibilities

• Planning, development, implementation, and evaluation with the management of a wide variety of projects
• Resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments
• Maintain the progress, mutual interaction, and tasks of various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure, maximizes benefits, and minimizes costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater systems
• Exercising independent judgment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Problem solving & Critical Thinking Skills
• Time Management and Planning
• Strong communication, writing, technical and analytical skills
• Microsoft Office
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred

• 5 years of design experience

Travel

• Most travel is limited to short or day trips to visit job sites, meet clients, etc. Overnight trips are generally not required.

MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
• HSA Savings Account
• Additional Optional Insurances Available