Water & Wastewater Project Manager

Herbert; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Water & Wastewater Project Manager, where you will oversee impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure and environmental safety. This role offers the chance to lead from design to construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships. With a focus on employee ownership and a supportive environment, you will be part of a firm recognized for its innovative solutions and commitment to professional growth. Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule and a collaborative culture that celebrates success and teamwork. If you are a proactive leader eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

100% Employee Ownership

Flexible Work Schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Team Building Events

Half-Day Fridays

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project experience in water and wastewater systems.
• Minimum 1+ years of project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water and wastewater projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Prepare designs and reports for water and wastewater systems.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Environmental Assessments

Hydraulic Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Pennsylvania P.E. licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Deltek Vantagepoint

Hydraulic Design Software

Job description

Description

HRG is an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Water & Wastewater Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Lehigh Valley, PA. In this role, you will oversee and manage a variety of environmental water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. You will drive the successful execution of projects, from design to construction, while fostering strong client relationships and optimizing project profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead and manage environmental water and wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery, within scope, and on budget
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure project success
• Maintain ongoing client communication throughout project phases to ensure satisfaction and address concerns

Design, Reports, and Engineering:

• Prepare detailed designs, engineering calculations, and reports for water and wastewater systems
• Review designs and ensure they meet client specifications and regulatory requirements

Construction Contracts & Administration:

• Develop contract documents, specifications, and cost opinions for project bidding
• Monitor and inspect construction projects
• Serve as the primary liaison between the owner and contractors, managing any changes or issues during construction
• Ensure compliance with permits and other regulatory requirements

Business Development & Client Relationships:

• Assist in proposal preparation, estimating time, cost, and resources required to complete projects
• Participate in business development efforts and client presentations to secure new project opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with environmental emphasis
• Pennsylvania P.E. licensure
• 5+ years of project experience involving:
• o Design of water distribution and treatment systems
• o Wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems and processes
• o Hydraulics
• o Environmental assessments
• Minimum 1+ years project management experience
• Ability to provide timely project deliverables
• Develop and maintain excellent client satisfaction
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is helpful
• Previous experience with:
• o Computer modeling of water systems
• o Hydraulic design software
• o PA DEP regulations
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices (Valid U.S. driver’s license is required)
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people’s everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG :

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Comprehensive Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid leave, and more.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National-Recognition: HRG was the ENR 2021 MidAtlantic Design Firm of the Year, and we have received numerous awards at both the regional and national level. See more on our website
• Best Place to Work: HRG was recognized as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in PA.

Learn more about us at www.hrg-inc.com/careers and Visit us on LinkedIn to see our culture, our projects, and even more reasons why it’s #Good2bHRG