Project Manager - Water

Garver; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Comprehensive wellness program

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Garver seeks a Project Manager in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to join our Water team. Responsibilities include managing design reports, collaborating with clients and stakeholders, mentoring staff, and ensuring project delivery meets quality standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of related experience. The role offers competitive salary packages, professional memberships, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of related experience in the water/wastewater utilities market.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Arkansas or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects consisting of design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications.
• Mentor internal staff and coordinate schedules.
• Monitor budgets and ensure delivery of quality products.
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and team leaders.

Skills

Technical competence with water or wastewater engineering

Strong communication skills

Experience with Civil3D

Experience with ArcGIS

Proficient with MS Word

Proficient with MS Excel

Proficient with MS PowerPoint

Proficient with MS Project

Proficient with MS Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biological or similar engineering

Master’s degree in civil, environmental, biological or similar engineering

Job description

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Project Manager - Water

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Garver is seeking a Project Manager in our Fayetteville, Rogers, Conway, Fort Smith or North Little Rock 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 role requires close collaboration with clients, internal and external stakeholders to exceed expectations. The Project Manager will also mentor internal staff, coordinate schedules, monitor budgets, and ensure delivery of quality products adhering to Garver standardization.

Role Overview

• 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 includes coordination with other support disciplines, regulation agencies, and quality assurance/control. Periodic travel is required for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

Routine Functions

• Technical competence with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
• Manage scope, budget and schedule for a team of project engineers, design engineers, and CAD technicians
• Manage project budgets and develop detailed instructions, scope of work, effort levels, and man‑hour estimates
• Ensure time management and work product quality
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project accounting
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and team leader(s)
• Prepare and deliver QA/QC plans
• Conduct construction engineering administration for local projects

Requirements

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

Preferred Skills

• Passionate about client service and the water industry
• Strong work ethic and communication skills
• Master’s degree in civil, environmental, biological or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Experience with state or national conference technical presentations on water/wastewater treatment topics

Benefits

• Company-paid professional memberships and support for industry licenses and continuing education
• Highly competitive salary packages and attractive benefits
• Comprehensive wellness program and work‑life balance initiatives

Garver is an employee‑owned engineering firm. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants as outlined in the EEO statement.