Wastewater - Water Project Manager
About The Position
G FT is looking for a dynamic Project Manager offering strong technical and project management experience to join our Water/Wastewater practice in South Florida . This role will require regular attendance at one of our Florida Office Locations. Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do: The Project Manager will be managing design consultants’ delivering design projects or contractors performing construction for municipal clients . This is a staff augmentation role. The projects could range from WTP expansion, WWTP rehabilitation, water, sewer, reuse or stormwater projects. The PM will report directly to the City's Sr. PM and will perform duties at the at the Clients offices . In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Requirements
- BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering (MS is preferred)
- 10 + years of experience in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure ( i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects)
- Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida.
- Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems
- Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities
- Experienced in client relations and business development
- Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Developing and reviewing scopes of work and costs.
- Coordinate internal approval processes for City commission
- Track consultant ’ s deliverables, schedule, and evaluate risk factors.
- Provide recommendations to Sr. PM on designated projects
- Responsible for review ing invoices .
- Manage the City's bidding process.
- Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of water and wastewater infrastructure improvements .
- Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets.
- Oversee construction contract management and observation services
- Preparation of reports and permit applications
- Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers
- Demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills
- Involve d in the engineering industry in general and especially in the water/wastewater industry
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
