Project Manager - Water

GARVER LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Project Manager to join their Arkansas Water team. This role involves overseeing a variety of water and wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and mentoring junior staff. With a focus on innovation and quality, the company offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. Enjoy a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional growth, competitive salaries, and a supportive work culture that prioritizes work-life balance. If you are passionate about the water industry and client service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Mentorship

Wellness Programs

Competitive Salaries

Fun Work Environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in the water/wastewater utilities market.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Arkansas or ability to gain reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to water conveyance and wastewater systems.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and ensure quality control.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

ArcGIS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Outlook

Job description

Garver is seeking a Project Manager in our Fayetteville, Rogers, Conway, Fort Smith, or North Little Rock, AR offices to join our Arkansas Water team. The Project Manager will manage projects consisting of design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with clients, both internal and external, to ensure their expectations of services are exceeded. The Project Manager will also work with other PMs in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization.

The Project Manager Role will include design and managing a variety of projects related to:

• Water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities
• Wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations, gravity systems, and force mains
• Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation
• Water and Wastewater master planning
• Water and Wastewater treatment facilities

In addition to design, this role will include coordination with support disciplines, regulatory agencies, and quality assurance and control. Periodic travel will be required for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

Routine functions as a Member of the AR Water Team include:

• Technical competence in water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
• Managing scope, budget, and schedule for a team of project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians
• Managing project budgets, scope of work, level of effort, and man-hour estimates
• Time management and ensuring work product quality
• Maintaining accurate project accounting
• Conducting written and oral project reporting
• Preparing and delivering Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Conducting construction engineering administration management for local projects

Garver’s Water Team values innovation, quality design, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.

Garver offers career development, mentorship, a fun work environment, and has been voted a "Best Firm to Work For."

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Experience with Civil3D, ArcGIS
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Arkansas or ability to gain reciprocity within 6 months
• 8+ years’ experience in the water/wastewater utilities market

Preferred Skills:

• Passion for client service and the water industry
• Strong work ethic and communication skills
• Master’s Degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering
• Experience with technical presentations at conferences

Grow With Us:

Garver supports professional growth through memberships, licenses, continuing education, and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and wellness programs, emphasizing work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned firm with over 1,000 employees across the U.S., recognized among the Top 100 Design Firms and as a great place to work. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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