Wastewater Project Manager

Environmental Design Group • Akron, OH

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Wastewater Project Manager at Environmental Design Group, you will:
· Supervise associates directly or indirectly, provide ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules and deliverables.
· Review, mentor, develop and manage associate’s performance of project goals and company expectations.
· Manage all activities for assigned projects –including scheduling work, project budgets, directing associates and subconsultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
· Report project budget variances to Director, along with a plan to bring project back into compliance.
· Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
· Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
· Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies and other outside groups.
· Make formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public and regulatory agencies.
· Prepare proposals/ contracts, and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables and scope based upon client dialogue and project understanding.
· Identify potential funding sources.
· Identify project risks and monitor/mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
· Support and implement associate programs that foster a positive work environment and help develop each associate to their fullest potential.
· Demonstrate a passion for client service and relationship building with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and teams within our organization.
· Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
· Identify future projects/opportunities, services and client needs.
· Attend networking events, trade shows and technical conferences for business development purposes.
· Adhere to the company’s QA/QC Performance Standards.
· Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned for the organization’s best interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Certifications: Ohio PE
• Prior experience working on water and/or wastewater treatment facilities or treatment-related projects.
• 10+ years of related experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills are required.
• A willingness to travel locally as needed is required for this position.
• If necessary to drive for a company purpose, you must have a valid driver’s license and possess a driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the Company’s standard vehicle insurance and general comprehensive liability insurance without additional costs to the Company.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates directly or indirectly, provide ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules and deliverables.
• Review, mentor, develop and manage associate’s performance of project goals and company expectations.
• Manage all activities for assigned projects –including scheduling work, project budgets, directing associates and subconsultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
• Report project budget variances to Director, along with a plan to bring project back into compliance.
• Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
• Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies and other outside groups.
• Make formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare proposals/ contracts, and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables and scope based upon client dialogue and project understanding.
• Identify potential funding sources.
• Identify project risks and monitor/mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and implement associate programs that foster a positive work environment and help develop each associate to their fullest potential.
• Demonstrate a passion for client service and relationship building with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and teams within our organization.
• Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Identify future projects/opportunities, services and client needs.
• Attend networking events, trade shows and technical conferences for business development purposes.
• Adhere to the company’s QA/QC Performance Standards.
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned for the organization’s best interest.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, accident and critical illness, life insurance, wellness programs, and education reimbursement.
• Flexible in-office, hybrid, or work-from-home schedules.
• Paid time off, vacation, holiday schedules, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.
• Community volunteer initiatives, team committees, and career advancement programs.

What This Job Offers

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