Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Laredo (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead and manage a variety of projects in a remote setting. This role involves overseeing budgets, schedules, and project scopes while ensuring effective communication with clients and team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in water/wastewater projects, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a company that values professional development and offers a supportive culture, all while making a significant impact in the field of public works.

Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Family-like Environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and schedules for multiple engineering projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and technical lead for projects.
• Communicate with clients and contractors to ensure project completion.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Texas PE License

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our growing Public Works team.

Primary Function

In this role, you will manage and work on a variety of water/wastewater projects, including but not limited to water and wastewater treatment plants. This is a remote opportunity for the ideal candidate.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Manage the budget and schedule for multiple engineering projects.
2. Serve as the Engineer of Record and technical lead for your projects.
3. Communicate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and other professionals to ensure project completion.
4. Develop project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules based on client feedback, and negotiate revisions or changes during the project.
5. Assist Senior Project Managers in allocating junior engineering and production staff, managing workloads based on project priorities.
6. Oversee and coordinate project team activities.
7. Prepare and review technical engineering specifications and cost estimates; coordinate with construction administration staff.
8. Provide feedback and guidance to junior engineering staff on design techniques, procedures, and criteria.
9. Provide direction to field personnel on construction requirements, visit sites, and conduct field observations as needed.
10. Assist with project pursuits and proposal preparation.

Education and Experience Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college.
2. 8+ years of related experience in water/wastewater projects.
3. Texas PE license required.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including client and regulatory agency interfacing.
5. Strong technical writing skills for reports and studies.
6. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
7. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
8. Ability to work efficiently within project budgets and schedules.
9. Excellent team collaboration skills.

Why Ardurra?

While we offer competitive compensation and benefits, our culture sets us apart. We foster a family-like environment focused on professional development through initiatives like Ardurra Academy and our Leadership program. We are committed to supporting our staff with tools, resources, and benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement. Candidates submitted without an agreement will be considered property of Ardurra, and we reserve the right to pursue and hire them without any obligation to the submitting agency.

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