Water Design Project Manager

Harrison Consulting Solutions•Chicago, IL

About The Position

A Midwest multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Potable Water Design Project Manager for its Chicago team. The role manages potable water treatment plant design projects and treatment studies, leads single- and multidisciplinary projects, and supports business development. The project manager also contributes to proposal preparation, staffing and project planning, scope and fee development, quality control, client coordination, and the mentoring and training of junior staff. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in potable water design, including water treatment design, water storage facility design, and water supply design.
  • At least 2 years of experience managing multidisciplinary projects related to potable water design.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois.
  • Membership in professional and technical societies.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Manage potable water treatment plant design projects and treatment studies.
  • Assist with proposal preparation, including project plans and approaches, staff assignments, fee development, and risk assessment.
  • Review draft agreements.
  • Provide input and approval for project scope and fees.
  • Assign staff to projects based on their knowledge, skills, and availability.
  • Monitor project performance, including client satisfaction, schedule, budget, billings, and QA/QC.
  • Assist with developing department standards and perform quality control reviews.
  • Assist with planning, developing, and coordinating projects and ensuring their successful completion.
  • Lead single- and multidisciplinary projects.
  • Attend client and agency meetings to resolve questions and plan and coordinate work.
  • Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and the management team.
  • Mentor and train junior staff.
  • Assist with business development.
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