Project Manager-Water/Wastewater Engineering

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead water and wastewater design projects across New England. This role involves managing project teams, ensuring timely delivery of project documents, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in water/wastewater infrastructure planning and project management, with a focus on innovative solutions and collaboration. Join a company that values employee ownership and fosters a culture of teamwork, where your contributions can make a significant impact on vital infrastructure projects. If you're ready to take charge of your career and tackle the world's greatest challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in water/wastewater.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium single-discipline and large, complex projects.
• Coordinate engineers and ensure project completion on schedule.
• Lead client meetings and provide mentoring for engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Planning

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

Condition Assessment

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

PE License

10 years related experience

Tools

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. Ideas inspire positive change. Coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. Small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently in need of a Project Manager to advance our water, wastewater, stormwater design efforts across the New England Area. It is envisioned this candidate would have a mix of client development, project management, and project delivery responsibilities.

Candidates for this position should have experience in water/wastewater distribution/collections infrastructure planning, design, and construction administration, with a focus on condition assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis, wet weather planning, stormwater management, utilities, alternatives analysis, geographic information system analysis, and asset management. The preferred candidate would have experience in a combination of these subject areas.

In the role of Project Manager, we will count on you to:

1. Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline planning, as well as large, complex multi-disciplinary projects.
2. Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project's development.
3. Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
4. Participate in reviews with various governing agencies.
5. Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff.
6. Coordinate workload throughout entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
7. Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule.
8. Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
9. Perform technical analyses and report preparation.
10. Perform studies and reports related to planning for infrastructure management and improvements.
11. Lead client project and technical meetings and/or workshops.
12. Provide leadership and mentoring for water/wastewater engineers and design staff.
13. Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years related experience including project management.
• PE (or ability to obtain through reciprocity).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater infrastructure planning and design.
• Candidates who reside in the local New England area are preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location

United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Rhode Island, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Aug 27, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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