Sr. Project Manager - Water

The Planet Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

A leading Engineering firm is seeking a Sr. Project Manager in Columbus, Ohio, responsible for managing water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and a Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities include overseeing project financials, client relationships, and coordinating multiple projects. A competitive compensation package includes a salary range of $140K - $160K and comprehensive benefits. Join a company that connects engineering experts with meaningful opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' progressive engineering experience required.
• Proven ability to apply best practices in engineering.
• Experience preparing project plans and closeout documents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for wastewater and stormwater projects from assessment to design.
• Coordinate contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Manage all project financials and communicate updates.

Skills

Leadership skills

Expert knowledge in engineering discipline

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Project accounting processes

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Deltek Vision

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with our client to identify a Sr. Project Manager with 15 years' experience who will be responsible for managing the overall client relationship including any technical, financial, or logistical issues that may arise for Water and Waste/water projects. The Project Manager is a skilled collaborator who is an expert at problem solving and adapting and staying calm under pressure.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 15 years’ progressive engineering experience required; a minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to practically apply best practices
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• Understands QA/QC procedures and basic business practices as well as laws related to engineering
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Completely familiar with and advocates for the company’s standards for quality control and compliance
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment; proven ability to lead a team
• Excellent knowledge of fundamentals in specialty areas
• An active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents for projects required
• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships
• Experience understanding and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects required
• Experience utilizing problem-solving skills, exercising discretion, and making independent judgments required
• Experience managing project accounting processes to include project budgeting, forecasts and cash management required
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred
• Ability to travel as needed required

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for wastewater and stormwater projects, handling every step from assessment to planning and design in these critical situations.
• The Project Manager coordinates contracts with the client, subcontractors, purchase orders, daily correspondence, and all other project related documents.
• This individual is responsible for all project financials, manages subcontractor payments, and communicates updates to the client, management, and project team during monthly project review meetings with operations.
• Identification of target market areas and marketing plan development.
• The Sr. Project Manager – Water plays an important role in setting visions and strategies for other Project Managers and understands the professional goals of others.

Pay and benefits

Pay: $140K - $160K

Competitive salary and benefits: medical, dental, vision, life and 401K

At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.

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