Water Resources Project Manager

Parsons; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 119,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to lead wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects on Vancouver Island. You will oversee technical design, client communications, and project delivery while coordinating with internal teams and external agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer designation, and 10+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• 10+ years of experience with wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects.
• Experience working in Victoria with Regional District and BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) required.
• Understanding of AutoCAD/Civil 3D to enable management of design teams.
• Proven written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering techniques and practices as well as solve complex engineering problems.
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interact with clients and enjoy being hands-on technically in projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects, including linear infrastructure and pump stations, and supporting stormwater and utility aspects of highway design projects.
• Prepare, supervise and provide technical review of design drawings, engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Prepare of scopes of work and technical client proposals.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal team and external clients/agencies.
• Lead and supervise project teams.
• Participate in project meetings including site visits and field inspections.
• Act as Parsons' representative with the client and external team for program delivery.
• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and subconsultants.
• Market and secure additional work with client.
• Development of key clients on Vancouver Island.
• Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons has been improving infrastructure in Canada since 1964. Working with us means being with a global team that has worked on award-winning programs and embraces new technologies to keep us at the forefront of the industry. You can aspire to be a key player on some great projects and have confidence in growing your technical expertise, because of our commitment to you and our financial strength to provide training and programs that support your career. We provide a workplace that encourages your development, growth, flexibility, and creativity and are looking for highly technical project managers to work on projects. Our company culture embraces diversity, inclusion and overall work-life balance.

We are looking for an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to work on complex wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects primarily on Vancouver Island . In this role you will be responsible for the development, management, delivery and financial performance of projects. You will perform a wide variety of engineering tasks, from feasibility studies, preliminary engineering and final design to report writing and development of contract documents. We want our Project Managers to be versatile, enthusiastic, able to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments, and have exceptional communication, diagnostic, and organizational skills.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Manage delivery of wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects, including linear infrastructure and pump stations, and supporting stormwater and utility aspects of highway design projects.

• Prepare, supervise and provide technical review of design drawings, engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.

• Prepare of scopes of work and technical client proposals.

• Coordinate and communicate with internal team and external clients/agencies.

• Lead and supervise project teams.

• Participate in project meetings including site visits and field inspections.

• Act as Parsons' representative with the client and external team for program delivery.

• Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and subconsultants.

• Market and secure additional work with client.

• Development of key clients on Vancouver Island.

• Oversee establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.

Let us put your innovative ideas to work

We are looking for innovative thinkers — people who pride themselves in developing new ways to be more productive and competitive, and seeing their ideas put into action. Our diverse staff, with their contrasting and thoughtful points of view, offer a real asset to the process of innovation. Your stimulating ideas and opinions will assure you of unlimited opportunities and a role in the excitement of achievement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).

• 10+ years of experience with wastewater, stormwater and water supply projects.

• Experience working in Victoria with Regional District and BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) required.

• Understanding of AutoCAD/Civil 3D to enable management of design teams.

• Proven written and oral communications skills.

• Ability to apply advanced engineering techniques and practices as well as solve complex engineering problems.

• Must have the ability to manage projects, interact with clients and enjoy being hands-on technically in projects.

• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards.

Relocation assistance is available.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $118,500 - $220,000

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as:

• health
• vision
• dental
• employer paid provincial care premiums
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• life insurance
• paid time off
• sick leave
• all province observed holidays off
• gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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