Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Vitruvian Consulting, Inc.; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Job summary

Vitruvian Consulting, Inc. in Providence, RI, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for water and wastewater projects in New England. The role is hybrid with home-based work, client visits, and some office time in NE locations.

You will lead teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with field staff while mentoring staff and ensuring QA/QC across projects. The candidate will drive client interactions, proposals, and regulatory engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering License required.
• 8+ years of specialized experience in drinking water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct teams on multiple complex projects.
• Lead construction administration tasks and coordination with field staff.
• Mentor project managers and staff through training and guidance.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and risk assessment on projects.
• Present technical findings to clients and at public meetings.
• Develop proposals, interview for projects, and contribute to fee negotiations.
• Engage with regulatory agencies and cross-sell additional services.

Skills

Project management

Client interactions

QA/QC reviews

Public presentations

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Senior Project Manager-Water/Wastewater

Hybrid; Providence, RI

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with our client!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, our client is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. They were recently recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. They take pride in providing their clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. They continue to grow, and they want you to grow with them.

Their Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. They are seeking an exceptional Senior Project Manager to lead and manage water and wastewater projects throughout New England. This will be a hybrid position with work from home, client visits and some office time spent in any of their New England offices. They are offering a sign-on bonus and will consider relocation for this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct individuals or teams of technical staff or Project Managers on multiple complex projects and/or less complex projects.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership skills in project execution, client interactions, and business development.
• Lead construction administration tasks, including:
  • Construction progress meetings
  • Submittal reviews
  • Preparation of meeting agendas and minutes
  • Review of daily and weekly construction reports
  • Preparation of payment applications, RFIs, and change orders
  • Coordination with field staff and designers
  • Project closeout and tracking construction schedules
• Assist in training, mentorship, and technical development of Project Managers and staff through:
  • Holding training seminars
  • Providing technical guidance during project execution
  • Bringing new technical developments in-house
• Consult with technical staff and Project Managers on technical issues and provide QA/QC reviews on projects outside of their direct involvement.
• Recognize potential risks related to nonstandard technical matters or legal disputes and participate in required insurance training to minimize liability.
• Work with minimal direction or supervision, demonstrating success with similar project responsibilities.
• Oversee technical accuracy of projects through:
  • Regular communication with project staff
  • Review of plans, specifications, reports, and calculations
  • Ensuring compliance with firm standards
• Make technical presentations to clients and at public meetings to review and discuss project details.
• Lead projects from development through completion by identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimates, and implementation plans, including QA/QC and risk management.
• Act as a Public Relations Ambassador by proactively presenting and communicating the company's capabilities and strength.
• Solicit New Clients/Projects by:
  • Identifying and seeking out new project opportunities
  • Setting up meetings and participating in proposal development
  • Cross-selling additional practice area
• Prepare proposals, participate in project interviews, attend and contribute to public meetings, develop fee proposals, and present information to potential clients.
• Participate in professional associations and conferences by presenting or authoring technical papers.
• Prepare contracts, subcontracts, and negotiate fees associated with new projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant Engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering License
• 8+ years of specialized experience in drinking water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems, pump stations, water quality, and treatment systems
• Extensive and relevant project management experience
• Previous experience in the consulting engineering industry
• Strong experience working with local clients and regulatory agencies
• Ability to work both in the field and in office settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Annual Expected Pay Range

• $115,000 - $190,000 USD