Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design

9h

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can provide client management and design and construction administration of water and wastewater projects in New York state. This role requires managing, directing, and supervising the work efforts of assigned staff, and coordinating technical and managerial direction from Management regarding project scope, schedule, quality, and budget. The position also involves client management and new business development. Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges, including environmental, health, economic, and regulatory concerns. Our water management experts understand these complexities and apply their expertise in feasibility, design, and master planning, recognizing water as a precious natural resource. Professionals develop creative and effective solutions for water management projects, ensuring communities receive safe, consistent water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, or civil engineering.
• PE license is required.
• Experience with permitting with NY DOH and DEC is required.
• 8+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage clients and develop new business.
• Strong design experience with water and waste water treatment plant process and design.
• Extensive knowledge in permitting requirements and processes for water / wastewater collection and treatment projects.
• Ability to build a talented team of water /wastewater professionals that are experts in their field.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD is desired.
• Familiarity with SUE type projects a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans, schedules and man-hour budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Perform client management duties and also participate in business development efforts.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned water and wastewater design projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute engineering methods for water and wastewater designs.
• Regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the planning, design, and permitting of water and wastewater projects.
• Preparation of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, technical papers, and permit applications for water and wastewater pipe, pumping, and treatment facilities.
• Responsible for planning, designing and providing guidance in the development of water supply, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Develops and reviews conceptual drawings related to infrastructure design.
• Develops and reviews construction documents and specifications.
• Responsible for studies, preparing designs, and contract documents for wastewater and water supply infrastructure projects.
• Review of utility connection applications for municipal and utility authority clients.
• Full-fill role of Client Manager when needed.
• Perform all client management duties.
• Ability to develop new business and follow up on new business opportunities.

Benefits

• Company paid medical coverage
• Company paid dental coverage
• Company paid vision coverage
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• Paid time off that includes parental leave
• Paid time off that includes military leave
• Employee referral bonuses
• Professional license bonuses
• Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
• Reimbursement for education
• Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees