Water Resources Project Engineer II

JMT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Water Resources Project Manager to oversee and deliver on diverse water resources and roadway drainage projects. This role involves meticulous planning, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination to ensure project objectives are met within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in engineering, strong communication and presentation skills, and proficiency in essential engineering software. Join a dynamic, employee-owned firm that values innovation and collaboration, where your leadership will shape the future of water resource management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering with a Professional Engineering License.
• Proficient in HEC-RAS, GIS, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage water resources projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders effectively.
• Lead and mentor project team members for continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Presentation Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Team Coordination

Education

Professional Engineering License

10+ years of experience

Tools

HEC-RAS

ICPR (StormWise)

ORD

Civil3D

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Water Resources Project Manager

Water Resource Engineering

Tampa, FL • ID: 23160 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned water resources/roadway drainage projects including: planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manages water resources/roadway drainage project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations.
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
• Coordinate and guide all water resources/roadway drainage technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome.
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of experience.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS, ICPR (now StormWise), and other applicable H&H software.
• Proficient with ORD, Civil3D, and other applicable drafting design software.
• Proficient with GIS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Strong Presentation Skills.

Qualifications Preferred:

• CAPM or PMP.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3.
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.