Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Burgess & Niple; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Mentor, OH to lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater systems—managing budgets, schedules, and risk while building strong client relationships.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with leadership on project delivery strategies, and support business development efforts to grow the firm’s water/wastewater practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity.
• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT; hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Hydraulic modeling of collection systems and/or distribution systems is a plus.
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Servant leader committed to collaboration, innovation, and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and technical resource for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk on assigned projects
• Lead the planning and design of water/wastewater projects including wastewater collection systems, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, and related studies
• Support project delivery from kickoff through closeout with on-time, on-budget execution and strong client experiences
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients and support pursuit of new opportunities
• Develop statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for business development
• Collaborate with senior leadership to use traditional and alternative project delivery methods
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff in design and project delivery

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

REVIT

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals as a Water/Wastewater Project Manager and take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects that impact the communities we serve. You'll manage the full project lifecycle across water and wastewater collection, distribution pumping, storage and treatment while balancing budgets, schedules, and risk and building lasting client relationships. Beyond project delivery, you'll contribute to business development pursuits and mentor junior staff, growing your leadership skills and positioning yourself for continued advancement within the firm.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as project manager and technical resource for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk on assigned projects
• Lead the planning and design of water/wastewater projects that could include designs of wastewater collection system sewers, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, booster stations and/or studies of wastewater and water systems
• Support project delivery from kickoff through closeout, maintaining quality and contributing to strong client experiences through clear communication and on-time, on-budget execution
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while supporting pursuit of new opportunities
• Support development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for business development efforts
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute work using traditional and alternative project delivery methods
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff in design and project delivery

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT; hydraulic modeling software is a plus
• Hydraulic modeling of collection systems and/or distribution systems is a plus
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

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