Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Arcadis•Little Rock, AR

3d•$110,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for its Resilience Water Team in Little Rock, Arkansas. The role works across engineering disciplines on water and wastewater projects and manages the full project lifecycle, from conceptual planning and permitting through detailed design development and construction support. Example projects include distribution system improvements, hydraulic modeling, conveyance construction, gravity sewer main rehabilitation, inflow and infiltration assessment and reduction programs, water treatment, and reclamation. The Project Manager oversees project contracting, planning, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, design, progress reporting, construction procurement support, and construction administration. The role helps keep projects on task, on time, and within budget; evaluates plans and technical designs for completeness and constructability; and provides permitting and other professional engineering services during construction. Construction services may include observation, shop drawing review, responses to requests for information, and permit closeouts. The position also develops design calculations, technical report sections, drawings, specifications, and construction packages; prepares cost estimates and schedules; supervises and mentors staff; supports business development; presents project information to clients; and travels for site visits, client meetings, and other project activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
12 years of relevant engineering project management experience.
PE license or ability to obtain one within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of project management experience involving design and construction engineering for water and wastewater projects, potentially including distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump and lift stations, and treatment facilities.
Demonstrated project leadership experience as a Task Manager, Design Lead, or Technical Lead on projects of varying sizes.
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in construction inspection and management, asset management, and condition assessment.
Process mechanical design experience.
Active participation in regional or national professional associations.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned project phases, including contracting, planning, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, design supervision, progress reporting, construction procurement support, and construction administration.
Help ensure projects remain on task, on schedule, and within budget.
Evaluate plans and technical designs for completeness and constructability where applicable.
Support permitting and provide professional engineering services during construction, including construction observation, shop drawing review, responses to RFIs, and permit closeouts.
Oversee development of design calculations, technical report sections, technical design drawings, and specifications.
Prepare construction packages and deliverables for engineering, procurement, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Develop cost estimates and project schedules, and complete design tasks within budget and on schedule.
Supervise and support others and mentor junior-level engineering and design/drafting staff.
Use work experience and client relationships to help win new projects in collaboration with Principal-level staff.
Prepare and present project-related information to clients at weekly and monthly progress meetings.
Travel for project site visits, client meetings, and other project-related activities.