Project Manager - Water

Project Manager - Water

Location:

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Garver is seeking a Project Manager to join our Southeast Water Team in Ridgeland, Mississippi working on water infrastructure and facilities projects. The Project Manager will manage projects consisting of design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with clients to ensure their expectations of services are exceeded.

• Design and manage a variety of projects related to water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities
• Wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations and force mains
• Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation
• Water and wastewater master planning
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Coordinate with other support disciplines, regulating agencies, and ensure quality assurance and quality control
• Assist the Southeast Region Business Team Leader in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization
• Participate in client meetings and industry conferences on behalf of Garver
• Conduct periodic travel for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties

• Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of multi-disciplined engineers, design engineers, and CAD technicians
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Manage project budgets and develop detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man‑hour estimates
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality
• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader(s)
• Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Lead internal and external project workshops
• Engage in continuing education and learning based on project needs
• Conduct construction engineering administration management for local projects (excluding construction observation)

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• At least 4 years of similar technical experience
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater projects
• Strong knowledge base of engineering principals related to water and wastewater infrastructure and/or facility projects
• Basic understanding of multi-disciplined practices required for the implementation of water/wastewater infrastructure improvements
• Strong communication skills
• Passionate about client service and the water industry
• Strong work ethic
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, and Outlook

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved the Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.

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