Senior Project Manager- Water

Garver Engineering; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver seeks a Senior Water Project Manager to lead hands-on delivery of water and wastewater projects in Overland Park, Kansas. You will develop and lead diverse projects, cultivate client relationships, and mentor the Water Team.

The role covers planning, design coordination, project controls, risk management, and coordination with subconsultants. Occasional travel to support projects and industry events is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of water and wastewater project experience and 3+ years' leadership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience leading water and wastewater design projects.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary practices for water/wastewater infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support business development activities
• Lead and support planning studies
• Prepare and manage scope, fee, and contracts
• Demonstrate technical competency in water/wastewater and civil engineering
• Manage detailed project delivery assumptions and man-hours
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Maintain time management and work quality
• Keep project accounting accurate and up-to-date
• Prepare client and team reports
• Lead QA/QC plans and project workshops
• Continually learn and mentor others
• Construction management for local projects
• Travel as needed for projects and industry events
• Support owner training and integration phases
• Coordinate with subconsultants and disciplines
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and permitting processes

Skills

Project management

Water/Wastewater engineering

Team leadership

Client relations

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Water

Overland Park, Kansas

Garver is seeking an experienced Senior Water Project Manager to join the Water Team located in our Overland Park, KS office. The successful candidate will 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.

Project Types

• Water distribution, including pumping and storage
• Sewer distribution, collection, and pumping
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Improvements and retrofitting of existing water infrastructure facilities

Responsibilities

• Support business development activities
• Lead and support conceptual planning studies
• Support proposal development efforts
• Scope, fee, and contract development services
• Display technical competency of water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
• Develop and manage detailed project delivery assumptions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man‑hour estimates
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader
• Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Lead internal and external project workshops
• Be an active learner responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team
• Construction management, excluding construction observation, for local projects
• Periodic travel will be required on an as‑needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties
• Professional and career development while attending industry conferences as a subject matter expert on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line

Construction Phase Responsibilities

• Contractor pre‑qualification and bid evaluation
• Participate in facilitated teaming activities
• Technical review of submittals and RFIs
• Construction phase engineering support
• Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
• Progress tracking and communications

Integration Phase Responsibilities

• Manage owner training program
• Equipment, instrument, and device checkout and performance validation
• Control system and HMI integration
• Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
• Contract closeout

Document Production Responsibilities

• Complete detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities
• Obtain permitting approval with regulatory agencies
• Manage quality assurance and risk management
• Facilitate workshops with clients

Requirements

• 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
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• 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
• 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

• 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
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.