Engineering Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Oregon, Portland (IL, OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to lead business development and project delivery in Oregon. This role emphasizes building strong client relationships while managing diverse engineering projects related to water and wastewater systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in municipal engineering, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in business development. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional growth and offers a supportive environment for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Continuing Education Support

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k

Flexible Work Schedule

Holistic Wellbeing Program

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering projects.
• 5+ years in a business development role within the Oregon market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships in the Water/Wastewater market.
• Lead business development and project delivery for municipal clients.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Business Development

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Hydraulic Modelling

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in Oregon

Tools

Civil3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Excel

Job description

DEA's Oregon Market is looking to hire an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager whose primary focus will be the development of business relationships, sales and project delivery for existing and new municipal water and wastewater clients in the Oregon Market. This leadership position will be responsible to help build and grow our Water/Wastewater Practice in Oregon and will require the candidate to utilize their expertise in municipal engineering related projects, including, but not limited to: water and wastewater system planning, potable water supply, conveyance and storage design; sanitary conveyance (gravity and pumped systems) and treatment design; hydraulic modelling analysis and design; preparation of infrastructure feasibility studies and master plans; preparation of engineering and construction plans, specifications and estimates; coordination with regulatory agencies for project permitting. Specific areas of expertise may include:

• Potable, raw and recycled water delivery system management and master planning
• Groundwater supply systems, including well design
• Conveyance system design, including potable water pipelines, pump stations and reservoirs
• Water supply analyses, including water supply assessments and master planning
• Pressurized system hydraulic analyses
• Water quality analysis and treatment, including potable water systems, wastewater treatment and advanced water quality treatment for indirect and direct reuse
• Sewer system management and master planning
• Collection system design, including sewer pipelines (gravity and pumped systems), lift stations and combined systems
• Operational controls, including SCADA

The responsibilities for this role will be diverse and will include participating in both Business Development activities and Operational Management, ideally out of DEA's Portland office. The position will report directly to DEA's Water/Wastewater Practice Leader and will coordinate with the Water and Environment Business Unit (WEBU) Oregon Market Leader and other service lines and business units.

Business Development responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the full relationship and overall client experience of clients in the Water/Wastewater market
• Develop significant new business, lead client teams and cross-business unit selling, assess client technology trends, and perform client sales forecasting
• Manage the overall client experience and build, maintain, and deepen the client relationships
• Monitor project manager performance on their client's projects
• Conduct client experience surveys
• Coach project managers on client expectations and provide feedback on project manager and delivery team performance, including removing underperforming project managers or staff
• Engage in project recovery and supports collections as needed
• Coordinate with the Market Leader to identify and pursue Water/Wastewater-specific project opportunities
• Make go/no-go decisions and determine pursuit staffing and teaming partners
• Responsible for client profitability, favorable contract terms, revenue forecasting, and the client sales result

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in environmental engineering, civil engineering, and/or water/wastewater system analysis and design
• Registered Professional Engineer in Oregon
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 15+ years of experience in the delivery of water/wastewater engineering projects
• 5+ years in a business development role with clients in the Oregon market

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience
• Experience working with local special purpose water/wastewater agencies and municipalities, as well as other local, state and federal regulatory agencies
• Experience with water and sewer master planning
• Experience with Oregon water and wastewater codes, Oregon DOE and DOH regulations, Oregon's implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and other relevant regulations
• Proficient in common engineering software packages, including: Civil3D, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, and Excel

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals