Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 75,768 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave Time

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Cockeysville, MD seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee projects pertaining to water and wastewater management. The candidate will manage timelines and budgets, collaborate with various stakeholders, and lead project teams. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience are required. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $55-75/hour and a rich benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering water and wastewater projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Experience from design through construction phase engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong presentation skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering

Job description

Job Title

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Job ID

25459

Employment Type

Full-Time / Regular

Location

Hunt Valley, MD

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $55-75/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Overview

The Water/Wastewater (W/WW) team at JMT epitomizes dynamism and innovation. The right candidate will find themselves immersed in a culture that fosters both mentorship and entrepreneurial spirit. This allows individuals to progressively expand their expertise while receiving guidance from seasoned professionals. Working on collaborative projects related to collection, conveyance, distribution, pumping, and treatment, the candidate will have ample opportunities to contribute to and lead initiatives that shape the future of water and wastewater at JMT and in their local communities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages 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 technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high‑quality outcome.
• Providing coaching and mentoring 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 (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Experience delivering water and wastewater projects from design through construction phase engineering services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Works well in a team environment.

Preferred Experience

• CAPM or PMP certification.
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods such as Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, P3.
• Experience managing multi‑discipline project teams.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. The 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.

Benefits

Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is provided at no cost to the employee and provides a beneficial interest in the company. JMT offers a rich benefits package, including:

• Paid Leave Time
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable & Widely Accepted Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement Program

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.