Water Resources Project Manager

Civil Science • St. George, UT

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About The Position

Are you ready to make a real impact on water resource projects while advancing your career with a supportive and innovative team? Civil Science is looking for a dynamic and experienced Water Resources Project Manager to join our growing team in Utah. This is your chance to lead transformative water and wastewater projects while shaping the future of our communities and expanding our regional presence.
At Civil Science, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your career can thrive. Join us, and let's build something extraordinary together.
As a Water Resources Project Manager, you’ll have the unique opportunity to lead diverse, impactful projects and take ownership of:
Delivering Results: Manage the planning, design, and execution of projects including treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, distribution systems, and water quality improvements.
Leading Teams: Oversee multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Driving Growth: Collaborate with leadership to grow our presence in Utah by securing new water and wastewater projects, building client relationships, and identifying opportunities to expand our market share.
Shaping the Future: Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused work environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field) and a current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 10 years of experience managing water/wastewater engineering projects, with expertise in hydraulics, water rights, source capacity, storage, collection, treatment, distribution, and transmission.
• Strong skills in software tools like AutoCAD and GIS.
• A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering successful projects, and building strong client relationships.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, and execution of projects including treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, distribution systems, and water quality improvements.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow our presence in Utah by securing new water and wastewater projects, building client relationships, and identifying opportunities to expand our market share.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused work environment.

Benefits

• Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.
• Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.
• Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.
• Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees