Project Manager - Water

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an experienced Municipal Water & Wastewater Project Manager to lead and deliver complex infrastructure projects. This role supports the leadership of the water group and sets technical direction for municipal systems.

The candidate will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, engage with clients, prepare bidding documents, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while driving innovative, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of water and wastewater design experience.
• Professional Engineer Registration in Pennsylvania (or ability to reciprocity).
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles for municipal water systems.
• Ability to write specs and prepare bidding packages.
• Strong project scheduling and cost estimation skills.
• Ability to interpret local and national codes and standards.
• Mentoring and people-management experience.
• Business development and client-facing experience.
• Collaborative, communicative, and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project management from proposal development to technical oversight.
• Perform engineering planning, design, and studies for water and wastewater utilities.
• Prepare bidding documents with plans, specs, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Determine design criteria per standards and codes for water facilities.
• Design site developments, roads, water distribution, sewer systems, and drainage.
• Review drawings, calculations, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior engineers and drafters.
• Develop and manage client relations to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Business development

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in‑class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Municipal Water & Wastewater Project Manager in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will contribute to the leadership of the water group and support the technical direction of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project management including: proposal development; client interaction and overall technical oversight of a project;
• Conducts comprehensive engineering planning, design, and operational studies of water and wastewater utilities systems, including stormwater management and “green” sustainable infrastructure technology applications;
• Prepare project bidding documents for municipal water and wastewater projects including plans, specifications, cost estimates and schedules;
• Determine design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes for assigned projects with water and wastewater utilities, including stormwater and “green” sustainable infrastructure;
• Design of site developments, linear infrastructure and water and wastewater facilities, including: site grading, roads, water distribution, sanitary and storm sewer systems, stormwater management / drainage systems, and pump stations;
• Review and check engineering drawings, plans, computations, estimates and reports for completeness, accuracy, and soundness of applied engineering principles and with standards and policies;
• Provide guidance and work supervision for drafting designers and junior engineers as required by projects;
• Client development and management to ensure project delivery successfully meets the needs of the Clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University;
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design projects;
• Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Pennsylvania and the ability to obtain registration in other states through reciprocity;
• Knowledge of civil and/or other engineering principles and techniques related to municipal engineering and water and wastewater utilities, stormwater management and “green” sustainable infrastructure technologies;
• Ability to apply sound utility engineering principles to both operational and design issues;
• Ability to write general and technical specifications, lead the development of project design drawings and prepare project bidding packages in an accurate and timely manner;
• Ability to schedule design and construction projects, prepare engineering and construction cost estimates;
• Ability to interpret national and local codes and standards to insure compliance;
• Extensive people management skills including mentoring;
• Demonstrable business development and planning experience;
• Track record in a consultancy role with extensive exposure to client-facing work;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively; build relationships and influence effectively, with colleagues, clients and stakeholders;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.