Program Manager - Public Works (Water Resources)

About the role

We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Program Manager to join our Red River Area Public Works Team. The ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a solutions-focused and collaborative water team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, ensuring company quality standards, and driving customer value.
• Successfully manage projects for water and/or wastewater clients both new and long-term, supported by talented project teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver a full range of water-related engineering services.
• Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex, multi-disciplinary projects in planning, design, and construction.
• Participate in technical/project scoping activities and proposal presentations with targeted clients.
• Mentor the technical development of staff and grow the team.
• Manage projects, present at technical conferences, and engage in technical committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 8+ years of related experience in water and wastewater facilities engineering.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulic design, and infrastructure.
• Proficient in engineering design and modeling software, such as AutoCAD, WaterCAD, or similar.
• Experience with project management, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 8+ years of related experience in water and wastewater facilities engineering.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulic design, and infrastructure.
• Proficient in engineering design and modeling software, such as AutoCAD, WaterCAD, or similar.
• Experience with project management, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.