Water & Wastewater Project Manager

JEO Consulting Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Annual bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

JEO Consulting Group in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead projects focusing on water and wastewater needs for municipalities. The manager will coordinate project teams, ensure client satisfaction, and manage budgets while utilizing various funding sources.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or biological systems engineering and possess a Professional Engineer license, with at least 6 years of experience in relevant projects. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and career development support.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience working on water/wastewater projects.
• Experience with funding agencies and regulatory agencies.
• 10+ years' experience preferred for relevant projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development and completion of complex projects.
• Directly manage a project team to meet client expectations.
• Prepare and manage budgets, bids, and contracts.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or biological systems engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualification

• 10+ years' experience working on relevant projects

With offices throughout the Midwest, 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.

Have you ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, pleaded no contest or nolo contendere to, been paroled for, received probation or deferred judgment for, or received a suspended imposition/execution of sentence or judgment for any felony or misdemeanor (other than minor traffic violation) in any jurisdiction?

Do you have any pending criminal charges in any jurisdiction (other than minor traffic violation) that have not been fully resolved or disposed of?

Conviction or pending arrest will not necessarily disqualify you from employment. The recency, severity, and pertinence of the conviction or pending arrest to the job and an individual assessment will all be considered.

If yes to either question, please provide details (date, jurisdiction, crime involved, disposition, current status etc.)

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (H-1B visa status)?

Will you be available to work in one of our IA, KS, or NE office locations?