Project Manager - Water / Wastewater treatment

Brown and Caldwell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager who is eager to leverage their expertise in project management and engineering within the municipal water and wastewater sectors. This full-time role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that enhance community infrastructure and environmental sustainability. Collaborating with a talented team, you'll manage project delivery, nurture client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the organization. If you are passionate about making a difference through engineering and enjoy leading teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance-Based Bonus

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in municipal water/wastewater engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or Wisconsin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute municipal wastewater and biosolids projects.
• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead project teams and conduct technical evaluations.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Design

Business Development

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Brown and Caldwell has a unique development opportunity for a Project Manager with a desire to apply and develop their project management, leadership, design, and business development skills. This full-time position will contribute to project delivery and client service teams in winning and executing innovative planning, evaluation, design, permitting, and construction support services for a variety of asset management, advanced treatment plants, biosolids, pumping stations, pipeline projects for municipal clients in the area of wastewater and solids and energy.

We are seeking a Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineer that will work well with BC Midwest leaders to advance our growth strategy while providing project oversight and engineering mentorship in our Chicago and Milwaukee along with the surrounding Midwest offices.

Detailed Description:

We are seeking a professional engineer with experience managing and executing work involving projects for the municipal water and wastewater industry. In this role, you will utilize your consulting experience to develop, design, manage and execute work on projects and to help nurture and grow successful client relationships. You will also work closely with and be mentored by strong technical and business development experts along with other leaders in the Midwest offices and the East Region to deliver the BC Experience to our Clients. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background with a history of efficient project delivery with progressively increasing responsibility for design and planning projects. The ideal candidate will have experience designing water/wastewater treatment and conveyance projects, leading meetings and/or presenting to Clients, and excels at communicating technical information and project delivery requirements to both internal and external team members. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage and execute work and provide specialized consultation on planning/design of municipal wastewater, biosolids to energy, and infrastructure (pipelines and pumping).


• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.


• Contribute to the marketing team in developing proposals and presentations including project understanding and approach.


• Help facilitate related decision-making and solve complex problems.


• Lead project teams in planning and/or designing major engineering projects and special planning, economic, modeling, and engineering studies.


• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to wastewater systems including unit processes, planning, and pumping systems.


• Preparation of technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.


• Prepare and make presentations to clients for meetings/workshops/interviews.


• Successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget.


• Utilize internal project management tools and resources.


• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency.


• Direct the work of CADD, designers, engineers, and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver specifications, detailed design drawings, reports, planning, and engineering services during construction.


• Participate in technical and quality control reviews of study, planning, and design documents.


• Collaborate with client services teams to identify, mine, and win new project/contract opportunities.


• Assist the local leader with growth-related strategies and planning.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A B.S. degree in a related engineering field (Civil, Environmental, etc.) is required.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred in municipal water and wastewater engineering and consulting with progressively increasing responsibility.


• Should be versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting Engineering Services.


• Demonstrated experience in preparation of engineering calculations and equipment selection including hydraulics and pumping systems at a minimum.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Illinois or Wisconsin or ability to obtain via reciprocity within six months of employment.


• Developing project management and leadership skills.


• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentation experience are a plus.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation.


• A valid driver's license and good driving record may be required.


• High level of proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

Salary Range: This position's anticipated starting pay range is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending on skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $118,000 - $161,000

Location B: $130,000 - $177,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long-term care insurance. Click hereto see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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