Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, vision

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead client management and the design/construction administration of water and wastewater projects in New York state.

The role requires managing staff, coordinating scope, schedule, quality and budget, and developing new business opportunities with a focus on water/wastewater infrastructure. PE license and NY permitting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in environmental or civil engineering.
• PE license is required.
• Experience with NY DOH and DEC permitting.
• 8+ years in civil/environmental engineering, water/wastewater focus.
• Strong design experience with water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work plans, schedules and man-hour budgets for approval.
• Manage client relationships and participate in business development.
• Monitor project time and budgets to meet client needs.
• Oversee quality control/quality assurance for water/wastewater design projects.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with consultants, agencies, and contractors.
• Develop engineering methods for water/wastewater designs and reviews.

Skills

Client management

Business development

Team leadership

Project management

Water/wastewater design

Communication

Education

BS in environmental engineering

BS in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can provide client management and design and construction administration of water and wastewater projects in New York state. There will also be a requirement to manage, direct, and supervise the work efforts of assigned staff and coordinate the technical and managerial direction provided by Management regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget of projects. This position also requires that ability to manage clients and the ability to develop new business.

Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues, to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project and are dedicated to ensuring that communities are provided with safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans, schedules and man-hour budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Perform client management duties and also participate in business development efforts.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned water and wastewater design projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute engineering methods for water and wastewater designs.
• Regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the planning, design, and permitting of water and wastewater projects.
• Preparation of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, technical papers, and permit applications for water and wastewater pipe, pumping, and treatment facilities.
• Responsible for planning, designing and providing guidance in the development of water supply, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Develops and reviews conceptual drawings related to infrastructure design.
• Develops and reviews construction documents and specifications.
• Responsible for studies, preparing designs, and contract documents for wastewater and water supply infrastructure projects.
• Review of utility connection applications for municipal and utility authority clients.
• Full-fill role of Client Manager when needed.
• Perform all client management duties.
• Ability to develop new business and follow up on new business opportunities.
• Familiarity with SUE type projects a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, or civil engineering.
• PE license is required.
• Experience with permitting with NY DOH and DEC is required.
• 8+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design.
• Experience with AutoCAD is desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage clients and develop new business.
• Strong design experience with water and waste water treatment plant process and design.
• Extensive knowledge in permitting requirements and processes for water / wastewater collection and treatment projects.
• Ability to build a talented team of water /wastewater professionals that are experts in their field.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $112,000 to $144,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.