Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to lead a range of water/wastewater and floodplain projects.

The role involves managing budgets and schedules, serving as Engineer of Record, leading floodplain studies and H&H modeling, and coordinating with clients and subconsultants.

Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater or stormwater, and a Texas PE license; CFM encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 10+ years of related experience in water/wastewater and/or floodplain/stormwater projects.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience leading floodplain studies and stormwater plans.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses (H&H).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Manage the budget and schedule for multiple engineering projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and technical lead for projects.
• Lead or support floodplain studies, H&H modeling, and stormwater designs.
• Communicate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and professionals.
• Develop scopes, budgets, and schedules and negotiate changes.
• Assist other PMs with allocation of junior staff and workloads.
• Coordinate project team activities and supervise field personnel.

Skills

Budget management

Client communication

Project leadership

Hydraulic analysis

Open channels

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager (Project Management)

Ardurra is seeking aWater/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager tojoin our staff inAustin, TX.

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally. As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation's most important infrastructure projects. These are projects that can positively impact people's lives.

Primary Function

In this role, you will manage and work on a variety of water/wastewater or floodplain and stormwater management projects, including but not limited to water/wastewater treatment plants, watershed studies, H&H modeling, and flood mitigation projects. We welcome candidates with floodplain management and stormwater infrastructure backgrounds as an alternative to traditional water/wastewater treatment plant experience. Professionals with a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential are strongly encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties

• Manage the budget and schedule for multiple engineering projects
• The Project Manager will serve as the Engineer of Record and technical lead for his/her own projects, in most cases
• Lead or support the development of floodplain studies, H&H modeling, watershed/drainage master plans, and stormwater mitigation designs
• Communicate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and other professionals as required for the completion of the project
• Develop of project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules based on initial feedback from the client, and negotiation of any revisions and/or changes to the work during the course of the project
• Assist other Project Managers in the daily and weekly allocation of junior engineering and production staff on active projects, managing individual workloads based on project deliverables and priorities
• Oversight and coordination of activities of the project team
• Prepare and/or reviewing technical engineering specifications and cost estimates, coordination with in-house construction administration staff
• Provide feedback to junior engineering staff on standard design engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
• Provide direction and feedback to field personnel on specific construction requirements, visiting construction sites and providing field observation as necessary

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in, Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college
• 10+ years of related experience in water/wastewater and/or floodplain/stormwater engineering projects
• State of Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
• Experience leading the development of floodplain studies, stormwater management plans, watershed/drainage master plans, open channels etc.
• Experience leading the production of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis studies (H&H)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interface with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies is critical
• Excellent technical writing skills for use in development of engineering reports and studies
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction
• Able to work efficiently within a predetermined project budget and schedule
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affr... (typo: it says "Affr"). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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