Project Manager | Water & Wastewater

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Education reimbursement

Flexible work options

Health benefits

Job summary

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) seeks an experienced Project Manager for its Water & Wastewater team in Cranberry Township, PA. You will lead projects from planning through completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction.

As PM, you will manage budgets, schedules, and quality; coordinate multidisciplinary teams; and serve as the primary contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal staff. Willingness to travel and PA PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of civil, water or wastewater engineering experience.
• PA Professional Engineer license preferred, ability to obtain PA license beneficial.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; client-focused leader.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management for water and wastewater engineering projects.
• Lead budgets, schedules, and quality; monitor utilization and financial performance.
• Review plans and contract documents; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders; lead site visits and reviews.
• Maintain client communication and participate in business development initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Team leadership

Client communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PA PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

We are actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Water & Wastewater team in our Cranberry Township, PA office. As a Project Manager with HRG, you will manage engineering projects from initial planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate resources, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal team members throughout all phases of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management for assigned water and/or wastewater engineering projects
• Lead and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality, including monitoring utilization and financial performance
• Review and prepare plans, specifications, and contract documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality of deliverables
• Coordinate and lead interactions with contractors, including interpretation of designs and specifications
• Conduct project site visits during various stages of construction to observe progress, quality, and compliance
• Maintain ongoing client communication during and after project completion
• Attend and participate in meetings with agencies and municipalities related to permit review and approvals, including PENNDOT where applicable
• Collaborate with other project managers, engineers, and technical staff to ensure successful project outcomes and appropriate workload distribution
• Assist in proposal preparation, estimating time, cost, and resources required to complete projects
• Participate in business development efforts and client presentations to secure new project opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with environmental emphasis or related field
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineering license preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil, water, or wastewater engineering
• Demonstrated experience in the design of water distribution and treatment systems, wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems and processes, hydraulics, and environmental assessments
• Experience with computer modeling of water systems, hydraulic design software, and PA DEP regulations
• A minimum 1-year project management experience
• Client-focused leader and team player, possessing strong communication, planning and organizational skills
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver’s License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people’s everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG:

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work: We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We’ve also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member's contribution.

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