Remote Civil Engineer - Project Management (Water)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Access to PM software

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Civil Engineer with strong Project Management skills for a fully remote role in the United States, leading water infrastructure initiatives to deliver on time, on budget, and to high quality standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, ECSA Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration, and 10+ years in PM for water facilities. Remote leadership, risk management and contractor coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years in project management focused on water infrastructure (e.g., water treatment plants, pipelines, dams).
• Registration with ECSA as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is required.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong remote leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead water infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Oversee technical aspects to ensure designs meet requirements and standards.
• Coordinate and lead remote project teams including engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Manage stakeholder communication, risk assessment, and issue resolution throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety policies.

Skills

Project management

Water infrastructure

Remote leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

ECSA Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration

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.