Conveyance Project Manager / Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with extensive experience in the planning and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater pipeline systems. This pivotal role involves leading projects, managing client relationships, and preparing proposals while leveraging technical resources from a robust local office. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in civil engineering, exceptional project management skills, and a proactive approach to coordinating with various disciplines. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in planning and design of water pipeline systems.
• Strong project management and technical writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction of new pipelines.
• Prepare contract specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with various disciplines for project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Hydraulic Modeling

Pipe Design Calculations

Erosion and Sedimentation Control

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Candidates must possess 7 to 15 years of experience in the planning and design of new or the rehabilitation of water, wastewater, and storm water pipeline systems. The minimum education requirements are a BS degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering; an MS degree is a bonus. The position will lead to an increasing level of project management, client development, and proposal preparation that is commensurate with experience, supported by our local office and firm-wide technical resources.

The desired candidate will have experience in:

1. Serving as Project Manager, Design Manager or Project Engineer with full technical responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution of tasks/projects for both small or larger projects
2. Planning, design, and construction of new pipelines (pressure and gravity) ranging in diameters and material type.
3. Preparation of contract specifications, drawings, and cost estimates
4. Working with hydraulic modelers including the interpretation of modeling results and Civil 3D designers in the development of contract drawings
5. Pipe design calculations to determine pipe size, pressure class, and external loads including trench design, pipe joint selection, etc.
6. Routing studies, utility investigations, and coordination to identify and resolve potential vertical and horizontal utility conflicts considering constructability, cost impacts, and trenchless construction
7. Condition assessment and prioritization and rehabilitation of existing pipelines is a plus but not required
8. Experience with Erosion and Sedimentation Control plans, stormwater control and best management practices, site plans, and drainage studies
9. Development and review of technical reports, proposals, contract documents, resources studies, and data analysis
10. Office and field engineering support during construction
11. Support and lead in the preparation of proposals, project approaches, and scope and fee development

The candidate shall:

1. Have a basic Environmental Permitting understanding and experience for conveyance pipeline construction projects
2. Have knowledge of subsurface and geotechnical engineering requirements
3. Possess strong verbal communication and technical writing skills
4. Effectively and proactively coordinate with various disciplines and services (CAD, structural, modeling, marketing)