Project Manager- Water Resources

OHM Advisors; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community advancement firm as a Project Manager in the Environmental and Water Resources Group. In this dynamic role, you'll lead a diverse team on impactful water resources projects across the Midwest. With a focus on innovative solutions in water, wastewater, and stormwater management, your expertise will drive community progress. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to advancing communities through engineering excellence. Make a difference today and into the future in a supportive environment that values growth and collaboration.

Benefits

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition & Certification reimbursement

Paid professional association membership

Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Volunteer Service Leave

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in water resources project management.
• Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling.
• State of Michigan Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Manage water resources projects from scope to completion.
• Communicate project goals and manage budgets effectively.
• Mentor junior staff and lead project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Project

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Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute To OHM Advisors

As a Project Manager in the Environmental and Water Resources Group (EWRG), you will lead a range of water resources projects across the Midwest. The EWRG is a diverse 55+ person team looking for an experienced project manager with a passion for water resources. EWRG works on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects including modeling of distribution and collection systems, asset management, stream restoration, green infrastructure, and a range of facility designs.

A successful candidate for the Water Resources Project Manager position is team oriented, organized, and has strong technical skills. The candidate takes initiative and stays current on software, regulations, and technology. This position could be either full-time or part-time with flexible working arrangements available.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Effectively communicating project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to project team, client and public.
• Prepare and manage scope, schedule and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Manage staff, sub-consultants and expenses during project implementation.
• Manage studies, reports, water and sewer modeling efforts, and/or design and construction of water distribution systems, sewage collection, storage facilities, control vaults, pumping stations, booster stations, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater systems, and green infrastructure.
• Anticipate project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
  
  
  

Team & Client Management:

• Secure environmental water resources work with current and future clients including cross selling of services.
• Timely and accurately complete OHM and sub-consultant invoices and collections.
• Mentor junior staff and lead teams.
• Implement projects from scope to completion including overall decision-making and QA/QC.
• Understand OHM services and how they relate to client's organization and needs.
  
  
  

Requirements

Education, Experience & Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively increasing responsibility in water resources including managing projects and proposal writing.
• State of Michigan Professional Engineer license required.
• Familiarity with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling of water distribution, wastewater, stormwater systems.
• Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure design considerations.
  
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills associated with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD and/or Revit, Bluebeam or other PDF software, and scheduling software, such as MS Project.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve challenging problems.
• Self-directed and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong listening and collaboration skills.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the related engineering field with a focus on water, wastewater, and reclaimed water engineering preferred.
• State of Ohio, Kentucky, and/or Tennessee Professional Engineer license desirable but not required.
  
  
  

Benefits Summary

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
  
  
  

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University
  
  
  

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

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