Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

Overview

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm. With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas.

In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward—advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

As a Senior Project Manager in the Environmental and Water Resources Group (EWRG), you will lead a range of water resources projects across the State of Michigan. The EWRG is a diverse 50+ person team looking for an experienced project manager with a passion for water resources. EWRG works on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects including modeling of distribution and collection systems, asset management, stream restoration, green infrastructure, and a range of facility designs.

A successful candidate is team oriented, organized, and has strong technical skills. The candidate takes initiative and remains current on software, regulations, and technology.

• Lead projects exceeding $1M in annual revenue.
• Define project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage staff, sub-consultants, and expenses.
• Track project progress and performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collection processes.
• Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Develop, train, and mentor teams.
• Coach and mentor project staff and other Project Managers.
• Understand OHM services and their relevance to client needs.
• Provide technical expertise related to water resources projects.
• Anticipate project issues and offer solutions.
• Secure water resources related work with current and future clients.

• Bachelor's or better in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5 years' experience in project management role.
• 15 years minimum of progressively increasing responsibility experience in water resources including managing projects and proposal writing.
• Extensive experience in project scope, schedule, and fee management.
• Expertise in stormwater/water/wastewater infrastructure across the Midwest.
• Experience in mentoring and empowering junior engineers.
• Dedicated to building strong client and sub-consultant relationships.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Self-directed, deadline-oriented, and adept at multitasking.
• Thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys all forms of communication.

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Architecture and Planning

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