Project Manager - Wastewater/ Water

Brown and Caldwell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Project Manager with a strong background in municipal wastewater engineering. This full-time role involves managing wastewater projects, developing scopes, schedules, and budgets, while collaborating with engineering teams and clients. Candidates must have a B.S. degree in a related engineering field and 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $118,000 - $161,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in municipal wastewater engineering and consulting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience designing wastewater treatment and conveyance projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute work on municipal wastewater projects.
• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead project teams in major engineering projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Client relations

Engineering design

Education

B.S. degree in a related engineering field (Civil, Environmental, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Brown and Caldwell has a unique development opportunity for a Project Manager with a desire to apply and develop their project management, leadership, design, and business development skills. This full-time position will contribute to project delivery and client service teams in winning and executing innovative planning, evaluation, design, permitting, and construction support services for a variety of asset management, advanced treatment plants, biosolids, pumping stations, pipeline projects for municipal clients in the area of wastewater and solids and energy.

We are seeking a Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineer that will work well with BC Southwest leaders to advance our growth strategy while providing project oversight and engineering mentorship in our Phoenix office.

Detailed Description

We are seeking a professional engineer with experience managing and executing work involving projects for the municipal water and wastewater industry. In this role, you will utilize your consulting experience to develop, design, manage and execute work on projects and to help nurture and grow successful client relationships. You will also work closely with and be mentored by strong technical and business development experts along with other leaders in the Southwest offices and the West Region to deliver the BC Experience to our Clients. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background with a history of efficient project delivery with progressively increasing responsibility for design and planning projects. The ideal candidate will have experience designing wastewater treatment and conveyance projects, leading meetings and/or presenting to Clients, and excels at communicating technical information and project delivery requirements to both internal and external team members. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage and execute work and provide specialized consultation on planning/design of municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure (pipelines and pumping).
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.
• Contribute to the marketing team in developing proposals and presentations including project understanding and approach.
• Help facilitate related decision-making and solve complex problems.
• Lead project teams in planning and/or designing major engineering projects and special planning, economic, modeling, and engineering studies.
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to wastewater systems including unit processes, planning, and pumping systems.
• Preparation of technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients for meetings/workshops/interviews.
• Successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Utilize internal project management tools and resources.
• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency.
• Direct the work of CADD, designers, engineers, and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver specifications, detailed design drawings, reports, planning, and engineering services during construction.
• Participate in technical and quality control reviews of study, planning, and design documents.
• Collaborate with client services teams to identify, mine, and win new project/contract opportunities.
• Assist the local leader with growth-related strategies and planning.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A B.S. degree in a related engineering field (Civil, Environmental, etc.) is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred in municipal wastewater engineering and consulting with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Be versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting Engineering Services.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of engineering calculations and equipment selection including hydraulics and pumping systems at a minimum.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Arizona or ability to obtain via reciprocity within six months of employment.
• Developing project management and leadership skills.
• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentation experience are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record may be required.
• High level of proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

Salary Range

This position's anticipated starting pay range is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending on skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $118,000 - $161,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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