Senior Project Manager- Water

Garver Engineering; Overland Park, Cary (KS, NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead innovative water and wastewater projects in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves hands-on management through all phases of project delivery, from conceptual planning to construction oversight. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in water engineering and team leadership, ensuring high-quality outcomes while fostering client relationships. Join a forward-thinking firm that values professional development and work-life balance, offering a supportive environment to grow and succeed in your career.

Benefits

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of water and wastewater project experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Experience in team leadership and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater projects from inception to completion.
• Lead business development and proposal efforts.
• Ensure quality assurance and project reporting.

Skills

Water Engineering

Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

Careers
Senior Project Manager- Water
Overland Park, Kansas

Garver is seeking an experiencedSeniorWaterProject Managerto join the Water Team located inourOverland Park, KSofficeThesuccessful candidatewill be responsible for the hands-on management of exciting water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery. The successful candidate will help develop and lead diverse and custom water and wastewater projects, build and maintain outstanding client relationships, participate in industry activities and events, and learn and mentor as part of a growing full services team.

The position may include a variety of projects related to:

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  Water distribution, including pumping and storage

  
  


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  Sewer distribution, collection, and pumping

  
  


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  Water and wastewater treatment plants

  
  


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  Improvements and retrofitting of existing water infrastructure facilities

  
  

The responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following:

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  Support of business development activities

  
  


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  Lead and support conceptual planning studies

  
  


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  Support proposal development efforts

  
  


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  Scope, fee, and contract development services

  
  


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  Display technical competency of water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering

  
  


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  Develop and manage detailed project delivery assumption, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates

  
  


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  Manage multiple projects concurrently

  
  


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  Be responsible for time management and work product quality

  
  


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  Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects

  
  


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  Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.

  
  


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  Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans

  
  


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  Lead internal and external project workshops

  
  


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  Be an active learner responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team

  
  


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  Construction management, excluding construction observation, for local projects

  
  


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  Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

  
  


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  Professional and career development while attending industry conferences as a subject matter expert on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line.

  
  

Production of constructible documents including

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  Complete detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications

  
  


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  scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants

  
  


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  Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities

  
  


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  Obtain permitting approval with regulatory agencies

  
  


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  Manage quality assurance and risk management

  
  


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  Facilitate workshops with clients

  
  

Transition to construction phase (both alternative delivery and design-bid-build)

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  Contractor pre-qualification and bid evaluation

  
  


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  Participate in facilitated teaming activities

  
  


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  Technical review of submittals and RFIs

  
  


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  Construction phase engineering support

  
  


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  Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants

  
  


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  Progress tracking and communications

  
  

Transition to integration phase

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  Manage owner training program

  
  


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  Equipment, instrument, and device checkout and performance validation

  
  


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  Control system and HMI integration

  
  


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  Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants

  
  


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  Contract closeout

  
  

Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program

  
  


• 10+ years of water and wastewater technical project experience and 3+ years' experience in team leadership


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  Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)

  
  


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  Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, and/or treatment projects

  
  


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  Strong understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control) required for the implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure improvements

  
  

Preferred Skills

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  Master's Degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program

  
  


• 15+ years of water and wastewater technical project experience and 3+ years' experience in team leadership


• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Kansas


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  Software proficiency in water industry hydraulic or process modeling

  
  

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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