Wastewater Project Manager
About The Position
Woodard & Curran is seeking a motivated, growth-oriented Wastewater Project Manager for their Tampa, Florida office. This role involves managing project teams through all phases of wastewater projects, from planning and design to construction, start-up, and operations. The position offers opportunities for mentorship, client interaction, and collaboration with various internal teams (electrical, structural, CAD, operations, SCADA). The company emphasizes professional growth, ownership, and flexibility within an inclusive culture focused on addressing water and environmental issues. The successful candidate will primarily focus on municipal wastewater projects but experience with drinking water, stormwater, and industrial water applications is also valuable. This role involves directing junior and mid-level staff, collaborating with senior technical staff, and engaging with client stakeholders like operators, superintendents, and public officials. Familiarity with master planning, treatment, distribution, and collection systems is preferred. The role requires leading multiple projects, understanding local and federal regulations, and supporting marketing and proposal efforts.
Requirements
- 10-15 years of consulting engineering experience.
- A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Florida (or ability to apply for reciprocity).
- Project management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering.
- In-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with municipal water systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with demonstrated strong project management skills.
- Well-versed in state and federal regulations.
- Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs.
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope, budget, and schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with drinking water, stormwater, and industrial water applications is valuable.
- Familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment, distribution, and collection systems is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations to stakeholders is a plus.
- An M.S. Degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Managing and executing work on wastewater system design, planning, and construction projects by leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants.
- Determining the overall delivery approach for projects.
- Partnering with senior leadership to develop technical approaches to larger projects.
- Scheduling and tracking project budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
- Utilizing Woodard & Curran’s Project Management Framework to execute all projects.
- Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses.
- Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery.
- Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner.
- Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or to observe the status of construction projects.
- Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents.
- Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials.
- Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran technical excellence standards are met.
- Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects.
- Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards.
- Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations.
- Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager.
Benefits
- Employee ownership
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Flexibility
- 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions with company match (100% of the first 3% of salary contributed)
- Observed holidays (choose up to 8 annually)
- Vacation (accrued based on years of experience)
- Sick time
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 80 hours for child bonding)
- Paid short- and long-term disability
- Medical plan options
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits
- Voluntary life insurance for employees and families
- DarioMind assistance program
- Personalized mental health and wellbeing resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
