Project Manager - Water

My client is seeking a skilled Water Project Manager to lead and oversee innovative water infrastructure projects. This role will be instrumental in planning, executing, and optimizing water-related initiatives that address community and environmental needs. The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience, engineering expertise, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, schedule, budget, and objectives
• Develop detailed statements of work and work breakdown structures
• Gain internal and external stakeholder approval on project aspects
• Assess risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to project management policies and procedures
• Manage project costs and ensure profitability
• Identify and communicate residual risk (cost and time)
• Review client billings and follow up on outstanding invoices
• Approve subcontractor/vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans accordingly
• Oversee change management processes
• Ensure project safety plans are reviewed and implemented
• Address audit corrective actions in a timely manner
• Apply standard engineering or construction techniques and judgments
• Provide guidance to designers, engineers, subcontractors, and other team members
• Develop and manage project staffing plans, including use of external resources
• Communicate project deadlines, assignments, and expectations
• Coach and provide performance feedback to staff
• Escalate performance issues as needed
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables and manage client expectations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Note: Travel frequency may vary depending on project needs and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of related project management experience
• PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire or promotion
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant certification in area of practice
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally, if needed
• Experience with project management methodologies including budget planning, scheduling, assurance protocols, software tools, and financial principles
• Strong understanding of project strategy, risk management, and opportunity assessment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across staff levels and with vendors
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize high volumes of work

Additional Information:

• Background checks may be required, including verification of education, employment, licensure, criminal history, motor vehicle records, and credit (as applicable)
• Drug testing may be required depending on project or client requirements
• A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates

Compensation:

• Base Salary Range: $99,237 - $173,680
• This salary range reflects a good faith estimate across all experience levels for the position and is based on geographic location
• Actual compensation may vary based on role responsibilities, experience, education, and key skills
• Bonuses may be awarded at the company's discretion and may or may not apply to this position

Work Authorization:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship may be available for this position