Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Local Service Lead in Scottsdale, Arizona, to drive and grow its water/wastewater engineering practice. This leadership role focuses on strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to strengthen the firm’s market presence and technical excellence. The position leads service-specific proposal efforts, business development, project design and delivery, and the development of client and strategic-partner relationships. It manages projects profitably, oversees project teams and resources, maintains schedules and budgets, and upholds quality assurance and quality control standards. The role also represents clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies and addresses design and construction issues. The successful candidate will bring progressive experience in design, management, and business development, including substantial water/wastewater engineering experience. A BS in Civil Engineering and an Arizona Professional Engineer license—or the ability to obtain one within six months—are required. Travel to project sites and Westwood offices nationwide may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona, or able to obtain an Arizona PE license within six months.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in design, management, and business development.
At least 6 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
Experience in project management, team building, and technical leadership.
Proven experience in operations, business development, and technical project management within water/wastewater or related sectors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a deep understanding of the water/wastewater consulting business.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
Ability to travel as needed to project sites and Westwood offices nationwide.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for short- and long-term growth.
Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in project approaches.
Monitor industry trends and use insights to improve service offerings and project delivery methods.
Establish and uphold quality standards for work products, including design standards and project reports.
Represent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies.
Lead business development activities and develop marketing strategies.
Build relationships with clients, strategic partners, and colleagues across the organization.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
Manage project design and delivery to achieve profitability.
Supervise engineers and technical support personnel assigned to projects.
Develop project work plans and budget projections and deploy resources effectively.
Review, interpret, and act on business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivable.
Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules for multiple concurrent projects.
Develop and track milestones to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Participate in contract bidding, conduct limited construction observation, and review submittals and requests for information.
Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues.
Grow, mentor, and train staff.