Project Manager, Water

Apex Companies

5h•$95,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Project Manager to manage our Water, Wastewater, and Water Resources practice. The selected employee will provide technical lead for a variety of utility design related projects, including treatment plants, pump/booster stations and water distribution systems. This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the US and offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Although remote, some project travel is required. The Project Manager’s role is multifaceted, including the following duties and responsibilities: Technical Manager Supervises and directs individuals or teams of technical staff on complex projects and/or multiple simple projects. Assist in the training and technical development of staff by various means including holding training seminars, providing technical guidance during project execution, and bringing new technical developments in-house. Consults with other technical staff and Project Managers on technical issues in the area of expertise and provides technical reviews on projects that he/she may otherwise may not be involved. Recognizes the potential risks of nonstandard technical matters or potential legal disputes by participating in required insurance training to minimize the firm's liability. Works with minimal direction or supervision through demonstrated success with similar project responsibilities. Oversees technical accuracy of project through regular communications with project staff, review of plans, specification, reports, and calculations to ensure compliance with the firm's standards. Make technical presentations to the client and at public meetings to review and discuss project details. Project Management Initiate Projects: Prepare proposals/scopes of work and project budgets for approval by Principal. For assigned projects, complete project initiation documents that include detailed scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion. Manage Project Implementation: With assigned project team, ensure that all steps and procedures are taken according to company operating procedures and that all work is completed as planned and scheduled. This includes keeping the client informed of the on-going status of a project and providing adequate management, advice, and support to the members of the project team. Coordinate/Communicate with Peers and Subconsultants: Work with other project managers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects. Supervise Interdisciplinary Team: Coordinate subcontractors and staff on the execution and scheduling of the project scope of work. Provide Technical Advice: Contribute to the developments of recommendations for assigned projects and others, when requested. Prepare High Quality Reports: Ensure that the review process and other quality control guidelines are followed and that final reports and presentations are completed per company standard operating procedures using standard company formats. Client Management: Meet regularly with key clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance and identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals. Business/Fiscal Management Budget Tracking and Invoicing: Track all projects costs, including labor and expenses, versus the project, and ensure that invoices are issued to the client in a timely manner in accordance with company policy. Communicate Opportunities: Present potential new business or resource information, competitive situation or technology/regulatory factors to the company. Control Costs: As part of the management of each project ensure that costs are kept in line with the original budget for time, travel, and material expenses. Discuss variations with supervisor and issue project notices to reflect agreed upon changes. Maximize Project Profitability: Through appropriate project budgeting/pricing, utilization of resources and cost controls, maximize the profit margin on individual projects. Marketing/Business Development Be a Public Relations Ambassador: Be proactive in presenting and communicating the capabilities and strengths of the company. Maintain Marketing Materials: At the conclusion of each project, or major task within a project, develop a project description for that project/task in accordance with approved company formats to be used as marketing materials. Relationship Building: Solicit New Clients/Projects. In interfacing with potential or existing clients, listen for and seek out new projects that may exist or being formulated. Set up meetings and/or participate in the development of proposals requested. Prepares proposals, participate in project interviews, attend and participate in public meetings, prepare fee proposals, and prepare contracts and present information to new and future potential clients Prepares contracts and negotiates fees associated with new projects. Administrative Manage and Develop Project Staff: Recognize the strengths and areas needing improvement for assigned project staff. Manage, support, and evaluate each individual towards achieving his or her maximum potential. Performs annual reviews of staff. Coordinate workload with staff and other Project Managers including forecasts and coordination of staff and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or relevant field, 7+ years of experience of increasing responsibility, or a Masters Degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, or a relevant field with 6 years of experience.
Registered Professional Engineer or other Professional Registrations as appropriate for their primary field of expertise in State(s) where you have the ability to obtain reciprocity.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, staff, subconsultants and contractors through effective leadership, and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Civil 3D, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and/or similar hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools.
Strong understanding of local, state, and federal stormwater regulations, low-impact development (LID), and sustainable site design practices.
Proven experience managing multiple projects, teams, and deadlines concurrently.
Strong understanding of state and federal regulatory framework and experience interacting with regulators in the local and technical areas where Apex does work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with municipal, commercial, institutional, and/or industrial site development projects.
Business development and proposal writing experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, staff, subconsultants, and contractors through effective leadership. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong desire to manage and mentor junior staff. Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

Supervises and directs individuals or teams of technical staff on complex projects and/or multiple simple projects.
Assist in the training and technical development of staff by various means including holding training seminars, providing technical guidance during project execution, and bringing new technical developments in-house.
Consults with other technical staff and Project Managers on technical issues in the area of expertise and provides technical reviews on projects that he/she may otherwise may not be involved.
Recognizes the potential risks of nonstandard technical matters or potential legal disputes by participating in required insurance training to minimize the firm's liability.
Oversees technical accuracy of project through regular communications with project staff, review of plans, specification, reports, and calculations to ensure compliance with the firm's standards.
Make technical presentations to the client and at public meetings to review and discuss project details.
Prepare proposals/scopes of work and project budgets for approval by Principal.
Complete project initiation documents that include detailed scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion.
Ensure that all steps and procedures are taken according to company operating procedures and that all work is completed as planned and scheduled.
Keep the client informed of the on-going status of a project and providing adequate management, advice, and support to the members of the project team.
Work with other project managers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
Coordinate subcontractors and staff on the execution and scheduling of the project scope of work.
Contribute to the developments of recommendations for assigned projects and others, when requested.
Ensure that the review process and other quality control guidelines are followed and that final reports and presentations are completed per company standard operating procedures using standard company formats.
Meet regularly with key clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance and identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals.
Track all projects costs, including labor and expenses, versus the project, and ensure that invoices are issued to the client in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
Present potential new business or resource information, competitive situation or technology/regulatory factors to the company.
Ensure that costs are kept in line with the original budget for time, travel, and material expenses. Discuss variations with supervisor and issue project notices to reflect agreed upon changes.
Through appropriate project budgeting/pricing, utilization of resources and cost controls, maximize the profit margin on individual projects.
Be proactive in presenting and communicating the capabilities and strengths of the company.
Develop a project description for that project/task in accordance with approved company formats to be used as marketing materials.
In interfacing with potential or existing clients, listen for and seek out new projects that may exist or being formulated. Set up meetings and/or participate in the development of proposals requested.
Prepare proposals, participate in project interviews, attend and participate in public meetings, prepare fee proposals, and prepare contracts and present information to new and future potential clients
Prepare contracts and negotiates fees associated with new projects.
Recognize the strengths and areas needing improvement for assigned project staff. Manage, support, and evaluate each individual towards achieving his or her maximum potential. Performs annual reviews of staff.
Coordinate workload with staff and other Project Managers including forecasts and coordination of staff and resources.