Water/Wastewater Project Manager

3 weeks ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Colliers Engineering & Design Full time
Job Summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee the management, direction, and supervision of assigned staff in the water and wastewater sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate technical and managerial direction provided by management.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing complex multi-discipline projects, preparing effective work plans and labor budgets, monitoring time schedules and capital cost budgets, and ensuring the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects. Additionally, the Project Manager will oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects, strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables, and participate in formulating and coordinating proposals.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering or civil engineering, a PE license, and 8-10+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design. Experience with permitting with NC DOH and DEC, AutoCAD & OpenRoads, and excellent communication skills are also required.

As a Project Manager at Colliers Engineering & Design, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of water and wastewater projects, develop strong client relationships, and contribute to the company's mission of providing safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and assist with the design of complex multi-discipline projects.
  • Coordinate sound project management principles with other disciplines.
  • Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by Department Manager.
  • Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
  • Prepare advanced engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
  • Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
  • Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
  • Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
  • Participate in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development.
  • Develop strong, mutual-trust based, client relationships.
  • Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and man power needed on projects.
  • Cross sell Colliers services where appropriate.
  • Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
  • Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors' approval.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meetings).
  • Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-determined goal.
  • Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
  • Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client.
  • Ensure that all out-of-scope work and associated fees are approved by the client prior to performing the services.
  • Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
  • Work efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
  • Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices, and enhancing corporate objectives.
  • Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
  • Prepare and issue comprehensive proposals and change orders.
  • Manage project budgets and schedules.
  • Prepare conceptual layouts in consultation with client.
  • Review utility plans, including large scale or complex projects.
  • Conduct team and client meetings.
  • Sign plans and reports prepared under engineer's direction.
  • Presents public testimony on projects prepared under engineer's direction.
  • Complete project billing and collections within set parameters.
  • Responsible for total quality control.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, or civil engineering.
  • PE license is required.
  • Experience with permitting with NC DOH and DEC is required.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design.
  • Experience with AutoCAD & OpenRoads is desired.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to manage clients and develop new business.
  • 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.
What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success

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