Water/Wastewater Associate Project Manager

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Civil/Environmental Project Manager to lead mid-to-large projects in Massachusetts. You will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating with design disciplines, subconsultants, and clients.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, proposal development, and mentoring junior staff to ensure profitability and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include construction administration, reports, client presentations, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years' water or wastewater design experience in professional services.
• Must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and execution of projects of varying size.
• Monitors performance on a weekly basis within prescribed budgets.
• Develops and negotiates scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under guidance.
• Develops technical solutions to complex projects leveraging engineering knowledge.

Skills

Project Management

Water/Wastewater Design

Technical Writing

Budget Management

Construction Administration

Proposal Development

Quality Control

Client Presentations

Design Review

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

• Assists the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects.
• Works effectively and efficiently within prescribed budgets, and monitors performance on a weekly basis.
• Develops and negotiates scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Develops technical solutions to more complex projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work.
• Assists in the development and execution of all aspects of the project scope of work.
• Assists the Project Manager in complying with assigned project schedules and budget on more complex projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope.
• Works closely with Project Managers to gain project management experience.
• Responsible for financial performance on tasks or projects under their control.
• Serves as the Technical Lead in respective discipline for more complex projects; will be responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subcontractors or subconsultants.
• Manages project budgets and staffing under project manager oversight.
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff by proving daily guidance and checking their work and progress. Provides input for completion of annual reviews.
• Develops technical approach, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal.
• Maintains quality control within the discipline by reviewing designs, checking calculations, assumptions, and the basis of design on more complex projects.
• Assists in the coordination and attendance of client meetings, including public hearings. Prepares and performs oral presentations for clients regarding project deliverables.
• Assists Project Manager by leading construction administration tasks such as construction progress meetings; submittal reviews; preparation of meeting agendas and minutes; review of daily and weekly construction reports; preparation of payment applications, RFIs, and change orders; coordination with Resident Project Representatives; completing project closeout; and tracking construction schedules. Provides updates to the Project Manager.
• Demonstrates awareness of corporate priorities regarding quality of work, client satisfaction, and project profitability.
• Understands and is aware of contract terms and conditions, professional liability matters, and advises the Project Manager of any concerns.
• Participates in approved external associations and professional conferences and presents or authors technical papers.
• Identifies areas of potential claims by preparing documentation and reporting back to Project Manager.
• May manage a direct report(s), and be responsible for workload management, time and expense approval and career path development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
• PE license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months
• 5+ years' of water or wastewater systems design experience in a professional services environment
• Must have a driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Technical writing skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, technical coordination, and financial performance within civil or environmental engineering projects. Proficient in developing technical solutions, managing project scopes, and ensuring quality control while mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Water or Wastewater Systems Design
• Technical Writing
• PE License
• Budget Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Project Scope Development
• Quality Control
• Technical Solutions Development
• Financial Performance Monitoring
• Construction Administration
• Proposal Development
• Design Review
• Client Presentation

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• PE License

Industry Keywords

• Professional Services
• Contract Management
• Client Satisfaction
• Project Profitability
• Public Hearings