Senior Project Manager Water/Wastewater

Colliers Engineering & Design; Shavano Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

License/credential bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our San Antonio or Houston, TX offices. The role focuses on client management and the design and construction administration of water and wastewater projects, supervising staff, and guiding scope, schedule, quality, and budget. It also involves pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualified candidates will have a B.S. in environmental or civil engineering, a PE license, 8+ years in the field, and strong communication

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil/environmental engineering experience with water/wastewater focus.
• PE license is required.
• AutoCAD experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Experience with pump station design and water treatment systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting requirements for water/wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work plans, schedules and man-hour budgets for approval by the Department Manager.
• Perform client management duties and participate in business development.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets to satisfy the client and control work.
• Oversee quality control/quality assurance for water and wastewater design projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, governmental agencies, communities and contractors during planning, design and permitting.
• Develop, review engineering drawings and construction documents for water/wastewater systems.

Skills

Project management

Client management

New business development

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental/Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join us in our San Antonio or Houston, TX office! This role involves client management and design and construction administration of water and wastewater projects, supervising assigned staff, and coordinating technical and managerial direction regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget. Additionally, the position requires client management and new business development abilities.

Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning, taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project, ensuring communities have safe, consistent water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans, schedules and man‑hour budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Perform client management duties and also participate in business development efforts.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned water and wastewater design projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute engineering methods for water and wastewater designs.
• Regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the planning, design, and permitting of water and wastewater projects.
• Preparation of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, technical papers, and permit applications for water and wastewater pipe, pumping, and treatment facilities.
• Responsible for planning, designing and providing guidance in the development of water supply, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Develops and reviews conceptual drawings related to infrastructure design.
• Develops and reviews construction documents and specifications.
• Responsible for studies, preparing designs, and contract documents for wastewater and water supply infrastructure projects.
• Review of utility connection applications for municipal and utility authority clients.
• Full‑fill role of Client Manager when needed.
• Perform all client management duties.
• Ability to develop new business and follow up on new business opportunities.
• Familiarity with SUE type projects a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, or civil engineering.
• PE license is required.
• 8+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design.
• Experience with AutoCAD is desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage clients and develop new business.
• Experience with pump station design, water & wastewater treatment systems design preferred. Water and wastewater system hydraulic modeling experience is also preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in permitting requirements and processes for water / wastewater collection and treatment projects.
• Ability to build a talented team of water / wastewater professionals that are experts in their field.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!