Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Colliers Engineering; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Lehigh Valley, PA office. The role focuses on feasibility, design and master planning for water resources.

The ideal candidate will lead civil/environmental projects, manage teams, and interface with clients and regulators to ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering or civil engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in civil/environmental engineering with concentration in water/wastewater design.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to interact with coworkers, clients and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members and manage projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks for civil, infrastructure, water/wastewater, and municipal engineering projects.
• Work within AutoCAD and alongside office staff to complete projects within budgets and deadlines.
• Design of capital improvement projects including construction plans and project specifications.
• Ensure technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and proper documentation on plans, reports and design documents.
• Assist other departments with engineering and technical support needs.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Environmental/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Lehigh Valley, PA Office.

Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues, to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project and are dedicated to ensuring that communities are provided with safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks associated with civil, infrastructure, water/wastewater, and municipal type engineering projects.
• Work within AutoCAD and alongside existing office staff/management to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
• Design of capital improvement projects including preparation of construction plans and project specifications.
• Ensuring technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various plans, reports and design documents.
• Assisting other departments with engineering and technical support needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, or civil engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to interact with coworkers, clients and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members and manage projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.