Water / Wastewater Project Manager

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for water and wastewater projects across Arkansas. This role involves managing project design, implementation, and evaluation while mentoring entry and mid-level engineers. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

The role also requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and knowledge of relevant regulations. Employees enjoy competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including 401(k) matching and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater systems.
• Exercising independent judgment in project decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs.
• Resolve escalated issues requiring coordination with other departments.
• Develop project budgets and mentor entry and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Time management

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Project managers are first point of contact for any issues or discrepancies arising from within the heads of various departments. This position will be responsible for water/wastewater projects across Arkansas. The Project Manager manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. The Project Manager approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project. In addition, the Project Manager monitors progress and performance against the project plan. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

Mentoring entry and mid-level engineers within the department. This position is also responsible for developing the project budget.

Responsibilities

• Planning, development, implementation, and evaluation with the management of a wide variety of projects
• Resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments
• Maintain the progress, mutual interaction, and tasks various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure, maximizes benefits, and minimizes costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater systems
• Exercising independent judgment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Problem solving & Critical Thinking Skills
• Time Management and Planning
• Strong communication, writing, technical and analytical skills
• Microsoft Office
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred

• 5 years of design experience

Travel

• Most travel is limited to short or day trips to visit jobsites, meet clients, etc. Overnight trips are generally not required.

MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
• HSA Savings Account
• Additional Optional Insurances Available