Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

GARVER LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Atlanta, GA is looking for a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to manage water and wastewater projects. This role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring quality, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of related experience, a degree in civil engineering, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary packages and benefits are offered. Join a vibrant team focused on innovative solutions and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water and wastewater technical project.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong understanding of multi-disciplined practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage hands-on water and wastewater projects through all phases.
• Lead and support conceptual planning studies and business development.
• Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Technical Project Experience

Team Leadership

Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering

Tools

Hydraulic or process modeling software

Job description

Atlanta, Georgia

Garver is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join the Water Team located in our Atlanta, GA 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.

The position may include a variety of projects related:

Water distribution, including pumping and storage

Sewer distribution, collection, and pumping

Water and wastewater treatment plants

Improvements and retrofitting of existing water infrastructure facilities

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

Support of business development activities

Lead and support conceptual planning studies

Scope, fee, and contract development services

Display technical competency of water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering

Develop and manage detailed project delivery assumption, 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. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.

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.

Production of constructible documents including

Complete detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications

Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants

Obtain permitting approval with regulatory agencies

Manage quality assurance and risk management

Facilitate workshops with clients

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

Contractor pre‑qualification and bid evaluation

Participate in facilitated teaming activities

Technical review of submittals and RFIs

Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants

Progress tracking and communications

Transition to integration phase

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

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

• 12+ years of water and wastewater technical project experience and 2+ years’ experience in team leadership
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia

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 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. 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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