Water & Wastewater Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with municipal clients to deliver water and wastewater solutions, ensuring projects meet client expectations and financial goals. You will be supported by a dedicated team, allowing you to thrive in a culture that values communication and collaboration. This position offers a robust benefits package, including competitive salaries, wellness incentives, and career development support, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in their communities.

Benefits

401K matching

Annual bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive career development support

Vacation/Sick/Flex time

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing water/wastewater projects and funding agencies.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex water and wastewater projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project budgets, bids, and contracts effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Budget Management

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

6+ years of experience

Job description

Company Overview

JEO is not your typical engineering firm. We have a welcoming, fun, and laid-back culture that encourages communication and collaboration, where our greatest strength is our team members. If you value great work-life integration and work best in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive environment, we may be the place where you ARE the best version of yourself. We are a relationship-based company that prioritizes building people and providing opportunities.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, JEO has been serving clients since 1937. We are a leading multidisciplinary firm working hard to improve the communities in which we live, work, and play. Join us at JEO and become part of our team that blends expertise, fun, and passion for serving each other and our communities. Together, we can make a difference while building a rewarding career!

Job Summary

The Water/Wastewater Project Manager is supported by a department of professionals to take the lead on implementing projects primarily with municipalities for their water and wastewater needs. You will consult with municipal clients to produce positive results and understand how to leverage a variety of project funding sources. Project types include but are not limited to water main improvements, wells, water towers, water treatment facilities, wastewater lift stations, sewer mains, and wastewater treatment facilities. The Project Manager is supported by a department of professionals to take the lead on managing successful projects that meet or exceed client expectations while meeting JEO’s financial goals.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Facilitate development, direction, and completion of complex water and wastewater projects.
2. Directly manage a project team and have responsibility for meeting client expectations.
3. Prepare and manage budgets, bids, contracts, funding requests, and communication plans.
4. Manage a diverse portfolio of project types.
5. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or biological systems engineering.
2. Professional Engineer (PE) license.
3. 6+ years’ experience working on water/wastewater projects, funding agencies, and regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 10+ years' experience working on relevant projects.

With offices throughout IA, KS, NE, OH, and WY, JEO is proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support and protect our employees and their loved ones. In turn, we trust these benefits and rewards will amplify the pride and satisfaction you feel as an integral part of JEO. A few of the highlights include competitive salaries, insurance options, vacation/sick/flex time, 401K matching, wellness incentives, comprehensive career development support, an annual bonus program, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and much more aimed at enriching your experience with us.

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