Water Project Manager

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AE2S in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Water Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead municipal water projects, ensure on-time delivery and stay within budget. You will coordinate engineers and technicians, manage client relations, and provide high-quality design and construction administration services.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in municipal civil engineering with a focus on drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater, plus PE licensure or eligibility and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 4+ years in municipal civil engineering, water sector focus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for water projects including planning, design, and construction administration.
• Lead project teams and supervise engineers and technicians.
• Maintain client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Manage budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate meetings and provide mentorship.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil/environmental engineering

Job description

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award‑winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• 100-percent Employee Owned
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program

Water Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager - Sioux Falls, SD

Our growth has created an exciting opportunity for individuals wanting to go beyond an ordinary career while working in an award-winning culture alongside an empowered team of Employee-Owners! The Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager will be responsible for the performance of project team members and will work closely with team members to provide high-quality deliverables on time and on budget to AE2S clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for water engineering projects to include planning, study, design, and construction administration on projects
• Manage performance of assigned project team members including Project Engineers, Junior Engineers, and Technicians
• Maintain existing client relationships and enhance pursued relationships with clients
• Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work
• Maintain budgets and schedules of project assignments
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings
• Provide mentorship for team members.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 4+ years of experience in municipal civil engineering, with a strong interest in the water market sector (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Resources)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
• Ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members
• Knowledge of design standards and permitting
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• 8+ years of experience in municipal water engineering (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Resources)
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of project financials & funding programs

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action / Disability Employer