Project Manager - Water Resources

Westwood Professional Services•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager for its Appleton or Delafield, Wisconsin offices. The role contributes to water resources solutions for public and private sector projects and helps grow Westwood’s presence in Wisconsin. The successful candidate will lead technical execution and quality assurance for water resource designs and analyses, using hydrology and hydraulic software. The position also involves mentoring staff, collaborating across divisions, advising clients, and developing strategies that support the team and the company’s growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin.
At least 8 years of progressive experience, including at least 4 years in water resources, hydrology and hydraulics, or hydraulic design.
Experience with stormwater modeling, floodplain analysis, hydraulic design, and drainage.
Experience with cost estimating, bid-phase assistance, construction administration, and general construction methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage design projects profitably.
Understanding of alternative delivery methods.
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
Experience with accounts receivable, invoicing, and other duties involved in managing a design team.
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, and qualification packages.
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies.
Outgoing, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines.
Detail-oriented approach and ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Water main and sanitary sewer design and permitting experience.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Experience with ArcGIS Pro, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, HY-8, WinSLAMM, or other relevant modeling tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as a water resources subject matter expert internally and with clients.
Work with a team to prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
Manage project design and delivery in a profitable manner.
Oversee technical aspects of projects.
Supervise engineers and technical support personnel assigned to projects.
Develop project work plans and budget projections, and deploy resources effectively.
Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules for multiple concurrent projects.
Develop and track milestones to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing.
Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Coordinate with other disciplines, support services, subconsultants, government agencies, utility providers, and other outside agencies.
Participate in contract bidding, provide limited construction observation, and review submittals and requests for information.
Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues.
Represent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies.
Write proposals and participate in or lead interviews.
Grow, mentor, and train staff.
Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners.
Lead business development activities and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies, and practices are consistently followed.
Lead by example through sound judgment, professionalism, trust, honesty, and openness.