Project Manager - Water

Garver; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in Overland Park or Kansas City to lead water and wastewater projects within the Kansas/Missouri portfolio. The role includes client relations, project staffing, budgeting, and ensuring quality deliverables in a growing water services team.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a Civil or Environmental ABET-accredited degree, and 5+ years of technical project management experience, with travel as needed and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 5+ years of similar technical project management experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Masters’ Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Water conveyance and distribution projects 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.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, regulating agencies, QA/QC.
• Periodic travel for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationships

Budgeting & Scheduling

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

Project Manager - Water

Overland Park, Kansas

Garver is seeking an experienced water industry professional as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager for our growing Kansas/Missouri portfolio in our Overland Park or Kansas City office. With the full support of a century-old engineering consulting firm that is rapidly growing in the water market, the successful candidate will help develop and pursue diverse and custom water and wastewater projects, build and maintain outstanding client relationships, be active in industry activities and events, and learn and mentor as part of a growing full services team.

The Project Manager will also assist the Kansas 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
• 5+ years of similar technical project management 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 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. 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.