Project Manager - Water Engineering

Stantec

Alpharetta (GA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Project Manager to join their Atlanta team. The role involves managing water/wastewater municipal projects, ensuring successful project delivery, and collaborating with clients and team members to achieve project goals. Candidates should have experience in project management within the water engineering field and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a project management role.
Minimum of 5 years prior experience working on Water/Wastewater engineering projects.
Professional Licensure (P.E.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning project execution including resourcing, budgets, and schedules.
Manage project budgets, staff allocation, and prepare and review invoices.
Develop partnerships with clients and maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, or Environmental Engineering

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Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists within Stantec's Water Sector for a Project Manager focused on Water and Wastewater Engineering to join our team in Atlanta, GA. As the successful candidate, you will use your abilities to assist in planning project execution including resourcing, budgets and schedules, prepare task orders, manage contracts, and interact and present to clients primarily in the municipal water and wastewater market sector as part of a dynamic design team.

Your Key Responsibilities

As Project Manager/ Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of successful water/wastewater municipal projects by assisting to scope and manage cost effective, practical designs and construction solutions for our clients. You will interact internally throughout the organization with staff at all levels as well as clients, members of professional organizations, subcontractors, and other firms. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Working effectively with all project team members
Coordinating with Senior PM's, Engineers and technical staff to ensure that project needs are met in a timely and effective manner
Managing project budgets, staff allocation for projects, and preparing and reviewing invoices prior to issuance to the client
Following established processes for obtaining necessary project approvals from various agencies
Preparing detailed design calculations, developing construction drawings and specifications, and overseeing design implementation.
Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget – includes coordinating work efforts and the preparation of deliverables reports, client stewardship and coordinating with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
Develop long-lasting partnerships with our clients, maintain positive client relationships, and understand our client's needs to facilitate full-service offerings.
Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Your Capabilities And Credentials

Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to client’s business needs.
Must demonstrate effective resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation.
Strong understanding of federal and state regulations and permitting requirements including the required supporting documentation.
Proven ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships.
Knowledge of documents related to requests for proposals, invitations for bid, and tendering offers.
Project and task management experience with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communications skills.
Efficient project management/technical leadership of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
Strong presentation and interview skills.
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of design and construction codes.
Ability to travel as needed to fill role responsibilities.

Education And Experience

Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, or Environmental Engineering, or other closely related degree required.
Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a project management role.
Minimum of 5 years prior experience working on Water/Wastewater engineering projects.
Professional Licensure (P.E.) preferred. Registered in Georgia or ability to obtain reciprocity.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Primary Location: United States | GA | Atlanta

Organization: 1755 Water-US South-Atlanta GA

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 04:06:01

Req ID: 1001089

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