Water/Wastewater Project Manager
About The Position
Gemini Water is seeking a dynamic Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee complex water and wastewater treatment projects from inception through completion. This role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, technical specialists, contractors, and clients, to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The Project Manager will also mentor junior staff, support continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in water and wastewater systems and project execution, coupled with excellent leadership and communication abilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline from an accredited institution is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive project management experience in water/wastewater treatment, industrial automation, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience managing complex engineering and construction projects, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, resource management, reporting, and document control.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience working directly with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
- Valid driver's license or access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for international project travel.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required (approximately 10%–15% of the time).
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent, preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, Bluebeam Revu, and other relevant engineering tools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of water and wastewater treatment projects from planning through commissioning and final turnover.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and deliverables to support successful project execution.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, specialists, contractors, consultants, and vendors, to ensure alignment and progress.
- Monitor and control project progress and manage project and business risks, both qualitatively and quantitatively, escalating delays, resource constraints, and issues as required.
- Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project schedules, cost estimates, reporting processes, and document control systems.
- Serve as a key client contact, communicating project status, milestones, risks, and deliverables, and maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct site visits, inspections, and progress reviews to ensure construction and installation activities align with design intent and quality standards.
- Provide guidance to junior engineers, project coordinators, and technical staff as required.
- Contribute to problem-solving and decision-making in project meetings and technical discussions.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company standards, safety protocols, and client expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
