Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

Purpose

Apply administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned projects to ensure their successful and timely completion within the allocated budget.

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters; manage people and processes to ensure effective execution; review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope, preparing bid summaries, and preparing project budgets and cost estimates.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports for projects.
• Review job cost sheets, prepare monthly billings, and ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
• Monitor and manage work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts.
• Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of large land/site development and/or civil engineering work.
• Maintain close relationships with clients to resolve all project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
• Assist with marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Assist team leader in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
• Supervise work of project personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
• Liaise with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects.
• Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors that may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems including field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, detailed review of design computations done by others and general coordination of design aspects.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working relationships with internal leaders and peers, and external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, land surveying, planning, or related discipline required at time of employment.
• Seven or more years of experience within the A/E industry, including years of project management.
• Registered professional in field of expertise.
• Thorough understanding of business and financial principles in a consulting business as well as municipal codes and regulations.
• A proven track record of innovation, leadership, and creativity.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

• Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing…