Project Manager - Water

GARVER LLC; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead innovative water projects in Arkansas. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from water distribution to wastewater management, while collaborating with a passionate team. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and a commitment to quality design and client service. Join a firm recognized for its employee-focused culture and commitment to professional growth, where your contributions will directly impact community water solutions. If you're ready to make a difference in the water industry, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Career Development

Mentorship Programs

Wellness Programs

Work-Life Balance

Competitive Salaries

Employee Ownership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to water conveyance and wastewater treatment.
• Ensure quality assurance and control across project deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Communication Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

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 involving design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The role requires working closely with internal and external clients to exceed their expectations. Additionally, the Project Manager will collaborate with other PMs to mentor staff, coordinate schedules, monitor budgets, and ensure the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standards.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Design and manage projects related to water conveyance and distribution, wastewater conveyance and collection, pipeline inspection and rehabilitation, water and wastewater master planning, and treatment facilities.
• Coordinate with support disciplines and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control.
• Travel periodically as needed for projects, conferences, and marketing.

Routine functions as a Member of the AR Water Team:

• Possess technical competence in water or wastewater and civil engineering.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for project teams.
• Develop detailed project instructions, scope, effort estimates, and manage project budgets.
• Ensure work quality and manage time effectively.
• Maintain accurate project accounting.
• Prepare and deliver reports to clients and team leaders.
• Prepare Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.
• Manage construction engineering administration locally.

Garver prides itself on innovation, quality design, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility. We offer career development, mentorship, a dynamic work environment, and have been recognized as 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 obtain 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 relevant engineering field (preferred).
• 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, recognized among the top 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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