Project Manager

An internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and reuse facilities. We are seeking a Project Manager for the Madison office. As part of their team, you will align client needs with evolving capabilities and serve as a representative of theirs with clients and regional water organizations.

You will work on projects related to municipal water/wastewater treatment plants, distribution/collection systems, and pumping facilities. This will include projects related to master planning, asset management, condition assessments, infrastructure improvements, water quality studies, treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions, and critical water reuse projects that will create sustainable and resilient water supplies.

At this firm, you'll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You'll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Their vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you'll find that it is also the best place for you to build your career.

• Manages the successful execution of water and wastewater utility projects.
• Applies acute technical and project delivery knowledge to advise clients throughout the project life cycle.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects, for multiple local clients, of medium to large sizes of moderate to complex nature.
• Leads and oversees project teams in the planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning of projects of various sizes.
• Prepares reports, technical memoranda, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Directs several subordinate supervisors or team leaders.
• Responsible for training and monitoring internal staff.
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies.
• Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments.
• Plans and develops projects concerned with unique or controversial problems that have an important effect on major organization programs.
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Determine program objectives and requirements and organize programs and projects.
• Involved in exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Responsible for acting independently and making authoritative decisions on technical matters.
• Involved in team that prepares proposals, conducts interviews and negotiates contracts with clients after selection.
• Develops significant relationships with new and existing clients and has responsibility for client maintenance.
• Supports firm's relationships with client management personnel.
• Responsible for identifying and directs sub consultants performing services on projects.
• Active in professional associations, including presentation of technical papers, member of technical committee, officer of local or national organization.
• Maintains a culture of effective communication among project teams, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Minimal travel is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• 10-15 years of water and wastewater project experience (exclusive of any advanced degree).
• Experience delivering and managing water treatment, water transmission/distribution, water storage, groundwater wells, and master planning projects through planning, design, bidding and construction phases.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, and quality standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints.
• Ability to evaluate progress of staff and results obtained and recommend major changes to achieve overall objectives.

• Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Active in professional associations.

The firm is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Their benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. They also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.