Technical Project Manager

Gradiant; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager / Project Engineering Manager with deep water treatment process knowledge. The role requires leading engineering design for large-scale water and wastewater projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and interfaces with the India TPM center and local project teams.

You will guide engineering staff, ensure schedule and budget compliance, and drive improvements in quality and efficiency while collaborating with clients and fabricators

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental).
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in water or Process industry.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing cross-functional engineering teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD and 3D models.
• Knowledge of API, ASME, AWS, NACE and AWWA codes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design execution for water and wastewater projects globally.
• Lead Project Engineering Manager tasks within the engineering department.
• Mentor engineering staff and lead knowledge sharing sessions.
• Ensure engineering is completed on time within budget.
• Develop procedures to improve quality, efficiency and repeatability.
• Perform value engineering, feasibility studies and tech analyses.
• Review quotations and external fabrication drawings for compliance.
• Coordinate with PMs, QA/QC, fabricators and Construction Manager.
• Oversee general arrangement, piping, skid and module drawings.
• Interface with clients on technical aspects and participate in design reviews.
• Support commissioning and warranty claims from a technical perspective.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental policies are followed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering design

Water treatment knowledge

Project engineering

Communication skills

Travel willingness

MS Office

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at www.gradiant.com

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager / Project Engineering Manager with a strong background and possess a deep understanding of water treatment processes. The role requires exceptional Engineering and Design skills, including the ability to manage cross-functional interface within a project team, coordination with TPM Global Engineering Center in India and Local Project Management team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design execution for water and wastewater treatment projects globally.
• Working as a Project Engineering Manager in the engineering department, the incumbent shall primarily work directly on performing engineering functions related to the project business under the direction of the Head of Engineering.
• Assist in the growth and development of engineering talent within the Engineering team by providing guidance to other engineering staff and contributing to regular, frequent knowledge sharing sessions.
• Ensure that engineering is completed accurately within schedule and budge
• Support the Head of Engineering in establishing, maintaining and applying procedures and protocols that will enhance the quality, efficiency and repeatability of engineering activities throughout the department
• Carry out value engineering assessments of all projects under the incumbent's control. Conduct technical analyses and feasibility studies and provide expert advice on process optimization and technology selection.
• Receive the basic process design from the proposals / sales team.
• Supervise P&IDs, basic Engineering / design, detailed Engineering / design based on customer requirements.
• Manage third parry design / 3D model companies.
• Confirm compliance with customer specifications for equipment and material types.
• Supervise equipment/piping sizing calculation, equipment datasheets (valve lists/datasheet, equipment list/datasheets, piping schedule etc.), control descriptions/ valve sequence charts and operating manuals
• Carry out technical review of quotations for compliance with requirements
• Review fabrication drawings from external fabricators to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with PMs, QA/QC, skid Fabricators and Construction Manager
• Oversee preparation of general arrangement drawings, piping detail drawings, skid arrangement drawings, Module arrangement drawings etc.
• Liaise with clients on technical aspects, making justifications as necessary for design direction Participate in internal and external design reviews
• Coordinate / interface with various discipline
• Support during commissioning for the assigned projects and Manage Warranty Claims technical perspective.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental)
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in water or Process industry.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing cross-functional engineering teams
• Proficiency in computer skills like MS Office software, AutoCAD, 3D models.
• Detail design of complex/ skid-based /module-based treatment / stick-built systems/plants.
• Familiar with API, ASME, AWS, NACE and AWWA codes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to travel as required for project needs.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and in an international business.
• Familiarity with various water treatment methods, technologies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the design and engineering principles specific to water treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework related to water treatment, environmental standards

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.