Water Resources Project Manager

OHM Advisors; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

Short & Long-Term Disability Options

OHM Grad School

OHM University

Job summary

A community advancement firm is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager in Knoxville, TN. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, managing municipal engineering projects from design to delivery, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering, PE license, and 8+ years of experience. Key responsibilities involve project management, fostering client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in municipal engineering, including project management.
• Strong technical expertise in roadway geometric design and drainage design.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong design skills in water, sewer, drainage and roadways.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of municipal engineering projects.
• Provide technical expertise and QA/QC reviews.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through communication.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies for permits and approvals.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through communication and service.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff, fostering growth within the team.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities with proposals and presentations.
• Lead construction administration, including RFIs, payments, and contractor coordination.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise in municipal engineering

Client-focused mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Client relationships

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Knoxville
900 S Gay St
Knoxville, TN 37902, USA

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward—advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Water Resources Project Manager, you will play a key role in advancing infrastructure projects that strengthen our communities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project scopes and budgets, and ensure the successful delivery of municipal engineering projects. Your expertise will drive the design, development, and implementation of water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadway projects. Collaborating closely with municipal clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams, you will provide innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, you will mentor junior staff, foster client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts to grow our municipal services.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of municipal engineering projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Oversee the design and development of infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, and roadways.
• Provide technical expertise and QA/QC reviews to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to obtain project permits and approvals.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through regular communication and exceptional service.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including preparing proposals and presentations.
• Lead construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs, reviewing payment applications, and coordinating with contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis in municipal infrastructure engineering.
• Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in municipal engineering, including project management.
• Strong technical expertise in roadway geometric design, intersection detail design, water main design, sanitary sewer design, and drainage design.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations affecting municipal projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• A client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Experience with utility coordination.
• Experience with State of Tennessee agencies, Knoxville area agencies, and TDOT is a plus.

Benefits Summary

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

You can read more about each of these programs on ourwebsite.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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