Water Resource Project Manager II

EOC Group•North Liberty, IA

4d•$97,500 - $121,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager II is an experienced member of our growing Water Resource and Engineering Team. This position blends technical leadership, team development, and client strategy – with a seat at the table as we expand our regional footprint and service lines. This position will lead watershed planning and engineering design projects. It will also support client relations and help drive business development initiatives.

Requirements

Professional Engineering License in Environmental or Civil Engineering
Four (4)-year degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
A minimum of 10 years professional design experience in water resources, environmental, ecological engineering (or similar experience)
Demonstrate success leading complex, interdisciplinary projects and teams
Technical experience with including but not limited to H&H modeling, stream analysis, stream/wetland restoration, mitigation banking, permitting, watershed planning, and related areas
Experience with state/federal grant writing and developing project scopes and fees, particularly for public funding programs including watershed planning, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and water quantity and quality projects
A strategic growth-minded approach with strong written, verbal, and mentoring skills
Knowledge of applicable industry safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
Experience with Apple-based products
Demonstrates excellent customer service, focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning, and patience
Hyper-responsive to internal staff, regulatory agencies, and clients
Effective communication skills, including: Able to communicate with all levels of employees and clients, both technical and non-technical
Verbal, written, and presentation skills
Knowledge of public service and/or environmental professional services industry
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects successfully (within scope, use of effective project planning, issue/risk management, and producing a quality-assured deliverable on time and within budget)
Strong ability to manage resource allocations across multiple employees to meet company utilization and financial goals
Passionate and successful in mentoring others, supporting a team environment, and completing performance reviews
Ability to train and educate employees
Excellent organizational and motivational skills
Outstanding attention to detail and observational abilities
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment
Ability to interpret contracts, Master Service Agreements, and scope of work documents and disseminate information to employees
Understand how to balance the resource demands, project profitability, and client expectations of professional service engagements, and coach others on this approach.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

Nice To Haves

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) record holder
Familiarity with typical water resource projects
Experience using or reviewing ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and AutoDesk software, including Civil3D and AutoCAD work
A minimum of 10 years experience in the professional services industry
Previous managerial experience
Financial training, experience, and/or certifications
Project management training, experience, and/or certifications
Completion of Iowa DNR Level 1 and Level 2 Iowa River Restoration Toolbox training
Familiarity with Section 404 and floodplain permitting

Responsibilities

Manage and expand water resources projects – watershed planning, stream analysis and restoration, constructed wetlands, H&H modeling, green infrastructure, mitigation banking, and more
Mentor and support staff to promote technical development, collaboration and professional growth
Collaborate with leadership on workload forecasting, team development initiatives, and service area growth
Ensure successful project delivery – including managing schedule, budget, client communication, quality assurance, and technical direction
Provide mentorship to junior project managers, environmental scientists, and engineering technicians
Assist with identifying, recommending and providing training to staff
Lead multidisciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects
Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources
Track and manage project deliverables
Interact and coordinate with various clientele, including federal, state, local, and tribal agencies
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, lead proposal efforts, and support strategic pursuits
Lead or support marketing and scoping project work, including development of fee estimates and strategic pursuits / high-level of effort proposals
Identify and pursue water resource-specific, design, engineering, and construction observation project opportunities
Identify, connect clients, write and pursue grant funding for water resource related projects.
Attend and present at industry events to promote project and staff expertise and increase exposure of Eocene’s Environmental Division
Contact and meet with prospective and current clients, establish lines of communication for follow-up
Assist with participation and preparation of new business presentations
Review and recommend formal proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ)
Attend regional and national conferences
Assist with new contract startups
Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) visits with clients per the company procedure to ensure team is meeting client expectations
Meet and collaborate with other Eocene service lines
Ability to travel throughout designated territory and to Wright Service Corp. headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa when required.
The amount of travel required will depend upon the candidate’s location
Conduct interviews and fill vacancies
Organize, monitor, and provide regular updates to supervisor on work processes
Ensure timesheets are submitted on time and accurately
Facilitate employee success and perform Employee Development Plan (EDP)
Set and complete strategic goals
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
Project Manager is expected to perform all other internal and external duties as required or assigned while maintaining a billability goal of 45%