Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater Conveyance

SolveNow Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for Water/Wastewater Conveyance in Oklahoma City. This role involves managing engineering projects, supervising multi-discipline teams, and ensuring project deliverables meet client expectations. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. A PE license is preferred. Join us for a hybrid work environment and be part of a top-ranked team in innovative water solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience, preferably in water and wastewater projects.
• PE license or in pursuit of registration.
• Previous engineering consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team for engineering projects.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Interface with clients to identify needs and drive solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in water/wastewater projects

Client communication

Project budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater Conveyance

As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater Conveyance, you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and collaborative delivery projects including underground conveyance and carbon neutral solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile municipal projects
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project

The Project Engineering Management team is a top-ranked team by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply, Sewer Waste, and other water-related rankings. They partner with clients to align people, processes, technologies, and data analytics to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Client Interface

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Technical Expertise

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex water and wastewater conveyance projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Hiring, mentoring, performance management and pay administration of assigned personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license
• Previous engineering consulting experience
• Experience executing multi-discipline water and wastewater conveyance projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Certifications

Most positions depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Typical office environment with a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days remote)
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Travel to client site