Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Garver Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin, TX, is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee municipal projects. Responsibilities include project design, management, and client communication. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s in civil or environmental engineering, a PE license in Texas, and 6+ years of relevant experience. Garver promotes professional growth and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical experience in design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
• Experience with designs for water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage projects related to water and wastewater.
• Ensure project delivery adheres to budget and schedule.
• Conduct project reporting for clients.

Skills

Technical competence in water or wastewater treatment

Project management

Strong communication skills

Client service passion

Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Garver is seeking aWater/Wastewater Project Manager in Austin, TX or San Antonio, TX to join our establishedCentral Texas Water team working on municipal water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment facility projects. The Project Manager will manage tasks generally consisting of, but not limited to, design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with municipal clients to ensure their expectations of services are exceeded.

Specifically, responsibilities will include design and managing a variety of projects related to:

• Water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities
• Wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations and force mains
• Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation
• Water, Wastewater, Reuse master planning
• Water, Wastewater, Reuse treatment facilities

In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

The Project Manager will also assist the Regional Team Leader in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization. This Project Manager will also be responsible in setting up and attending client meetings related to projects or business development and attend industry conferences on behalf of Garver's Water Business Line.

Qualified candidates must have the following capabilities and the ability to perform the following routine functions:

• Be technically competent with water or wastewater treatment and civil engineering
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of multi-disciplined (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C) project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of various projects for Garver's Water Business Line
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality
• Keep accurate and monitor up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and internal Garver Team Leader(s). Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
• Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Lead internal and external project workshops
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of Garver
• Conduct Construction engineering administration management, excluding construction observation, for local projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 6 or more years of similar technical experience in design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
• Previous experience having been involved with designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment projects
• Must have a basic understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, SUE, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of water/wastewater facility improvements
• Must have a basic understanding of water and wastewater pipeline infrastructure systems
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be passionate about client service and the water industry
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Teams, and Outlook
• Ability and passion to reach out to existing and new clients for business development purposes

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

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