Senior Project Manager, Industrial Water

Brown and Caldwell; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM) for their Industrial Water sector, responsible for leading project teams and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of project management experience, working closely on water and wastewater projects.

Key responsibilities include creating project scopes, managing budgets, and delivering quality outcomes while guiding and mentoring team members. The role also involves frequent travel across the United States and engaging with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience managing mid-size to large projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in project planning, risk and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to define objectives and drive project execution.
• Manage budgets and develop clear project scopes and schedules.
• Build strong client relationships and monitor client success factors.

Skills

Project management tools

Client service skills

Risk management

Change management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, business administration or equivalent

Job description

The Industrial Water (IW) Senior Project Manager (SPM) role is responsible for leading the growth and development of the Technology Market Sector within BC’s Private Sector Business Unit (PSBU). The SPM applies expertise in water and wastewater engineering, client services, and project management to achieve the firm’s prominence in IW through best practices, strategic vision, persuasive leadership, and coordination across multiple groups within BC. The position is action‑oriented and makes decisions based on significant subject‑matter expertise, instinct, and collaboration with PSBU leadership.

Responsibilities

• Project team leadership expectations:
  • Set direction: define objectives, decision‑making processes, schedules, budgets, and success factors.
  • Communicate: establish effective communication methods for team stand‑ups, technical/design decisions, and client interactions.
  • Support team motivation: empower members, resolve conflicts, provide feedback, and celebrate success.
  • Establish trust: demonstrate integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty, and transparency.
  • Create a safe environment: support an atmosphere where ideas and creativity thrive.
  • Embrace thought and experience diversity: support an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are heard, respected, and considered.
  • Develop team members: support learning, skills development, and mentoring.
• Execution of BC’s project delivery requirements:
  • Scope: collaborate on detailed scopes of work, set clear expectations, and develop realistic pathways to quality delivery.
  • Schedule: collaborate on project schedules, recommend mitigation measures for delays, and ensure timely resource allocation.
  • Budget: develop and collaborate on work breakdown structures and project budgets aligned with scope and schedule; manage the budget to meet financial plans.
  • Quality Management: implement and monitor quality plans and processes to enhance client trust and meet standards.
  • Change Management: identify, manage, and recommend internal and external changes; prepare scope and budget for change and secure client approval.
  • Risk Management: identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, monitor ongoing risks, and update the risk profile throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Health & Safety: lead by example and follow BC policy and client requirements; develop and implement health‑and‑safety plans per project requirements.
  • Manage external resources: oversee third parties/vendors to deliver on their contracted scope, quality, and budget.
• Delivery of Project and Business Performance Metrics: lead achievement of scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals; monitor profitability through earned value analysis, business revenue forecasting, and invoicing/collections.
• Client Service and Sales/Marketing Support and Engagement: build successful relationships with clients, collaborate with service managers and project teams, and monitor client critical success factors.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

The SPM may provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge‑sharing to help less experienced team members develop skills and grow in their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
• Proven ability in project planning and management, including budget, risk, contract, change, and quality management, and safety leadership.
• Advanced understanding of quality and change management tools, techniques, and processes; comprehensive understanding of contract management and client service.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align project outcomes with business goals.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Proven team/staff management skills to build and maintain strong staff relationships.
• Proven ability to identify and cultivate opportunities with existing clients.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience managing mid‑size to large projects with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Competency in development and monitoring of moderate project schedules, budgets, and risk management.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Proven experience in project planning, risk and change management, and contract management of mid‑size projects.
• Previous experience applying specialized knowledge in project management to deliver solutions for clients.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, business administration, or equivalent relevant experience is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure for the data center industry.
• MS in engineering and/or MBA.
• PE registration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of emotional intelligence.
• Process engineering.
• Design delivery.
• Technology Market perspective.
• Nation‑wide experience and network; willingness to travel throughout the US.
• Strong client contacts – client‑friendly manner, respected by clients, and adept at managing client expectations.
• Strategic, open‑minded thinker with a proactive approach to gathering information.
• Strong competitor knowledge and focus – develop competitor evaluations and strategies.
• Can‑do approach – pragmatic and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrated team player and builder.
• Recognized in client organization associations and professional engineering circles.
• Proficient in managing and delivering projects.
• Capable of understanding and applying technologies commonly used in industrial water applications.

Salary Range

Location A: $117,000 - $159,000

Location B: $128,000 - $175,000

Location C: $140,000 - $191,000

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, 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.

Additional Employment Information

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

EEO Statement

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.