Senior Project Manager Water/Wastewater

McKim & Creed, Inc. • Tampa, FL

2h

About The Position

McKim & Creed is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Engineer (PE) to serve as a Senior Project Manager in its Water/Wastewater business group. The role develops and maintains client relationships, serves as a key contact for major clients, and supports business development for new clients. The Senior Project Manager provides technical, design, and project management services for water infrastructure projects, primarily for local government clients. Projects may involve water distribution, wastewater collection and pumping, and water and wastewater treatment.

The role leads project teams and ensures work is completed through client meetings, team communications, budget and progress monitoring, and accounts receivable collections. It also involves proposal development and presentations, estimating scope, time, and staffing, negotiating complex or controversial issues, mentoring staff, and contributing to professional organizations and business development. The position calls for substantial expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure and consulting business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Florida PE registration or ability to quickly acquire Florida PE registration through reciprocity.
• At least 15 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and knowledge of standard engineering design programs.
• Very good presentation, technical writing, and public speaking skills.
• Outstanding experience in major business development efforts; described as a “Seller-Doer.”
• Excellent grasp of the water/wastewater field, along with leadership, team-building, and communication abilities.
• Excellent understanding of consulting business operations, especially finance, IT, and human resources.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle and criminal records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain existing client relationships and serve as a key contact for major clients.
• Support business development, lead proposal preparation, and present proposals to secure new project work.
• Develop scopes of work, time estimates, and manpower estimates.
• Develop substantial new business with current and prospective clients.
• Provide technical, design, and project management services for water infrastructure projects, primarily for local government clients.
• Formulate and guide solutions to exceptionally difficult and important problems.
• Conduct critical negotiations and handle controversial issues, using sound judgment in complex technical and people-related assignments.
• Lead and supervise project teams on projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Ensure project completion, including client meetings, project-team communication, budget and progress monitoring, and accounts receivable collections.
• Participate in professional organizations and professional development, mentor staff, and maintain a professional network.
• Represent the profession in high-profile activities and matters of public or professional importance.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with employees sharing in company profits.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays and bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations.
• Growth opportunities, mentoring, and training.
• Tuition reimbursement, an early-career professional program, and online courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior