Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newark, DE, is seeking a Project Manager for water/wastewater projects. The role involves managing complex engineering projects, coordinating with internal and external teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of project management experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Compensation ranges from $60.00 to $75.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Hybrid working conditions apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in design and construction project management.
• Experience with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex multidiscipline engineering projects.
• Manage financial and contract administration of projects.
• Build and develop client relationships.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Scheduling software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater (Newark, DE)

Position Summary

Responsible for delivering complex multidiscipline engineering projects.

• Utilizing knowledge of general engineering, architecture, and construction principles and practices to interpret, organize, coordinate, communicate, and execute assignments with limited supervision.
• Project performance shall meet and/or exceed client expectations.
• Manage financial and contract administration of assigned projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Management of project internal and external engineering resources, government agencies, and client staffing, delivering a project’s proposed scope on time and within budget incorporating appropriate progress tracking best practices.
• Point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal/external design and construction teams.
• Build and develop client relationships and seek opportunities for repeat business and/or new opportunities.
• Constantly communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure project completion by the defined milestones and established quality guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple multidisciplinary projects ensuring adherence to proper protocols and practices.
• Provide direction and guidance to multidisciplinary design team members.
• Facilitate technical coordination between disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Resolve and/or assist in the resolution of technical conflicts and the mitigation of technical risks within projects.
• Ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of projects including contract reviews, bidding, scheduling, month‑end processing, project accounting, and project related reporting.
• Represent the organization at various community and/or business meetings.
• Create project proposals, fees / budgets, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, task prioritization, schedules, and integration plans with project team support.
• Develop monthly progress reports and review internal and sub‑consultant invoicing.
• Provide expertise and consulting to project managers in project management execution and lessons learned.
• Establish and coordinate improvements to project management processes and procedures.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Experience utilizing scheduling software (Project or P6) is a plus.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited program. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (AIA).
• 10+ years’ experience in design and construction project management of multidisciplinary project teams including design oversight, statement of work development, and project reporting. Experience with water/wastewater facilities is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be required as needed. Regional travel, generally within the Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware area, will occasionally be required for meeting attendance and collaboration with design team members, although virtual connection with team members is an active component of the business model.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $60.00 to $75.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.