Senior Engineer​/Project Manager - Pipelines & Pump Stations

Job Title

Senior Engineer / Project Manager – Pipelines & Pump Stations

Phoenix, AZ

Hybrid

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Water/Wastewater Pipeline and Pump Station Senior Engineer / Project Manager for our Phoenix, AZ office. This position will lead, deliver, and manage projects through study, design, and construction phases of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, stormwater pump stations, large‑diameter pipelines, and utility work.

• Develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, and other potable water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Lead planning, evaluation, and design of potable water and wastewater conveyance projects, serving as the design or technical lead.
• Responsible for engineering and process design, project coordination, writing engineering specifications, planning work, choosing the right design methods, making reports, and working directly with the owner.
• Act as a project manager on utility projects.
• Coordinate and, when necessary, direct the work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project’s lifecycle, from development and initiation to close‑out.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring coordination and timely production.
• Engage in client relations and participate in marketing and design meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in collaboration with other staff and stakeholders as needed.
• Participate in staffing and workload coordination throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Track the financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the team to ensure that projects are completed within the agreed budget and schedule.
• Conduct quality control reviews of designs and implement QA/QC procedures.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring quality is maintained throughout.
• Plan work effectively and communicate with project resources and teams.
• Handle asset management.
• Provide risk and resiliency consulting and design.
• Plan, design, and implement smart water systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Serve as primary client contact, advising and informing them regarding project status and schedule.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, partner firms, and community or technical groups related to the project.
• Perform and direct complex studies and investigations and prepare reports of findings.
• Have a strong understanding of applicable industry standards, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Build, effectively implement, and manage training programs; workload and staffing plans; marketing plans and proposal preparation and budgets.
• Apply advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Maintain a success‑oriented attitude and self‑starter mentality.
• Select equipment and material for projects and approve manufacturer’s shop drawings of these items.
• Coordinate phases of work to ensure completion within established time and budgetary constraints.
• Participate in local professional organizations, preparing and presenting market‑specific papers and presentations.
• Work in collaboration with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD) to produce plans and specifications.
• Assist in marketing business opportunities with key clients and develop responses to RFP/RFQs.
• Provide marketing and support during the procurement and execution of projects.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with clients.
• Consistently manage and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff.

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental…