Project Manager - Water

Garver Engineering; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater projects in Oklahoma City. This role involves overseeing projects from design through implementation, ensuring high-quality deliverables while managing budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent communication skills, and a passion for client service. Join a company that values innovation and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater projects from design to execution.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies for project success.

Skills

Water Engineering

Wastewater Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

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Project Manager - Water
Oklahoma City Metro, Oklahoma

Garver is seeking a Project Manager in Tulsa or Oklahoma City to join our established Oklahoma Region Water Team working on water, wastewater, and reuse specific facility and infrastructure projects 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 to ensure their expectations of services are exceeded.

The Project Manager will also assist the Oklahoma Regional Team Leader in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization. This Project Manager will also be included in client meetings and at industry conferences on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line.

Responsibilities may 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 and force mains


• Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation


• Water, Wastewater, Reuse master planning


• Water, Wastewater, Reuse treatment facilities and infrastructure

In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

Candidates will be familiar following routine functions:

• Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering


• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of water projects


• Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates


• Be responsible for time management and work product quality


• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects


• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader(s).


• Prepare and deliver Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans


• Conduct Construction engineering administration management for local projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program


• 4 or more years of similar technical experience


• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Preferred

• Passionate about client service and the water industry


• Strong work ethic and strong communication skills


• Masters' Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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