Remote Civil Engineer - Project Management (Water)

Placements24; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development

Advanced PM software

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer with strong project management for a fully remote role focused on water infrastructure. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance to deliver projects on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with a professional registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) and 10+ years of water-sector PM experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng).
• 10+ years of project management experience in water infrastructure.
• Able to manage large budgets and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of water infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee technical design and construction to meet standards.
• Coordinate remote project teams of engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Manage stakeholder communications, risk, and issues.
• Ensure regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer with strong Project Management skills and expertise in the Water Sector for a fully remote position. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating diverse water infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities, enabling effective remote collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of water infrastructure projects, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring designs and construction meet all specified requirements and standards.
• Coordinate and lead project teams, including engineers, contractors, and consultants, in a remote setting.
• Manage stakeholder communication, risk assessment, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, environmental policies, and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng).
• Proven experience (minimum 10 years) in project management , with a significant focus on water-related infrastructure projects (e.g., water treatment plants, pipelines, dams).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with large budgets and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, risk management, and contract administration.
• Excellent remote leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile water infrastructure projects with significant impact.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continued learning.
• Access to advanced project management software and collaboration platforms.