Water/Wastewater Project Director

4 hours ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Civil Science Full time
Job Title: Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Civil Science is seeking a highly skilled Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead and manage a diverse range of water and wastewater related projects. This role requires a strong technical background in water and wastewater engineering, as well as excellent project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater projects, including treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, distribution systems, and water quality improvement.
  • Manage multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers and technicians, to deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and present project proposals, reports, and technical documents.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
  • Develop and execute marketing plans to promote services and capabilities.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities and strategies to increase market share and secure new projects.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, with a focus on project management.
  • Proven experience in managing complex water/wastewater projects from inception to completion.
  • Strong technical knowledge in hydraulics with experience in water rights, source capacity, storage, collection, treatment, distribution, and transmission.
  • Proficiency in relevant software tools such as AutoCAD and GIS.
What We Offer:
  • Real Ownership in the Firm: Civil Science is an employee-owned firm that maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which provides significant opportunities for career growth and savings for retirement.
  • Growth: Civil Science is an agile firm that allows employees the freedom to own their projects and step into new, exciting roles without the red tape of large corporations.
  • Work-Life Integration: Our priority is to make sure your work is compatible with your life outside of the office, allowing you time to enjoy with your family or engage in hobbies.
  • PTO/Holidays: We offer an annual three weeks of paid time off, six holidays, and two floating holidays to use at your convenience.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability: We offer 100% employer-covered Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: We maintain a culture focused on individual development and believe in continuing to perfect our craft.
  • Additional Retirement Benefits: In addition to our ESOP, Civil Science offers a 401K plan.

About Civil Science:

Civil Science is a full-service civil engineering firm established in 2002 through an employee buyout of a local firm which has been continuously providing consulting engineering services since 1978. We provide services through the expertise of highly qualified professional engineers, licensed surveyors, planners, and a support pool of technicians to a wide array of both public sector and private clientele in multiple states. In 2015, Civil Science transitioned to a 100% Employee-Owned company in order to benefit our employees and clients through increased collaboration and commitment.

We will provide you with continued career growth by combining your technical expertise, work ethic, and ability to market/manage projects, with our 30 plus years of experience, world-class professionals, and long-term vision as we continue our growth. If joining a firm that offers employee ownership, leadership and mentoring opportunities, established client relationships, and a vision towards growth piques your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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