Senior Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

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Réalis located in Henderson, NV.

We are seeking a senior project manager to join our Henderson office and lead complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

• Execute complex assignments related to planning, design, and preparation of water and wastewater infrastructure plans.
• Apply standard engineering practices and techniques, including development of technical engineering documents such as reports, specifications, permits, cost estimates, engineering drawings, and schedules.
• Conduct engineering investigations and planning work, collecting and analyzing data, performing routine calculations, and evaluating alternative solutions.
• Identify new business opportunities, coordinate project presentations to clients, and promote firm capabilities.
• Participate in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and preparation of qualification/experience statements.
• Coordinate communications between internal and external associates, clients, and regulatory agencies; serve as expert witness at hearings and proceedings if required.
• Supervise project managers, technical professionals, and design staff, managing workload and manpower forecasting.
• Conduct project management training workshops and mentor associate project managers.
• Monitor and report financial status of projects to technical managers.
• Direct project compliance with contract terms, monitor subcontractors, approve invoices, and resolve payment disputes.
• Manage project quality control, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, deliverable formats, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor schedules, billings, and reports; ensure appropriate charging of manhours and costs; assist in payment collection and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, draft professional service agreements, and review contractual commitments.
• Perform data acquisition and analysis, researching alternative design approaches and regulatory specifications.
• Organize and perform engineering assessments, investigations, and planning work.
• Assist with hydraulic calculations emphasizing pressure and gravity flow pipeline networks.
• Perform quality control, maintain work standards, and review design drawings.
• Prepare material for reports, permit applications, and graphic presentations.
• Perform field observations during construction procedures when appropriate.
• Support design and development of plans and drawings, including preliminary layouts and final drawings.
• Contribute to development of specifications and permit applications and write miscellaneous reports.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Uphold engineering ethics and professional standards.
• Collaborate with other units to develop marketing and business development strategies in Nevada and Southern California.

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering; 15+ years of experience since bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent interpersonal, technical writing, and communication skills with proficiency in public speaking and presentations.
• Ability to process documents, communicate clearly, and plan, prioritize, and review project plans.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Civil3D preferred.
• Professional licensed in Nevada or ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within six months.
• Competencies:
  
  Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, Teamwork.

At Atkins

Réalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—guide us in creating an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability coverage, employer‑matched 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, flexible work options, recognition programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. Review our comprehensive benefits page for details.

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