Project Manager - Wastewater/ Water

About the role

Brown and Caldwell has a unique development opportunity for a Project Manager with a desire to apply and develop their project management, leadership, design, and business development skills. This full-time position will contribute to project delivery and client service teams in winning and executing innovative planning, evaluation, design, permitting, and construction support services for a variety of asset management, advanced treatment plants, biosolids, pumping stations, pipeline projects for municipal clients in the area of wastewater and solids and energy.

Responsibilities

• Work well with BC Southwest leaders to advance our growth strategy while providing project oversight and engineering mentorship in our Phoenix office.
• Utilize consulting experience to develop, design, manage and execute work on projects and help nurture and grow successful client relationships.
• Work closely with and be mentored by strong technical and business development experts along with other leaders in the Southwest offices and the West Region to deliver the BC Experience to our Clients.
• Have a strong technical background with a history of efficient project delivery with progressively increasing responsibility for design and planning projects.
• Design wastewater treatment and conveyance projects, lead meetings and/or present to Clients, and excel at communicating technical information and project delivery requirements to both internal and external team members.
• Manage day-to-day operations for small to mid-sized projects:
  • Project team leadership expectations: Set direction, communicate, support team motivation, establish trust, create a safe environment, embrace diversity, develop project team members, and manage budget on project to meet planned project performance metrics.

Requirements

• Manage and execute work and provide specialized consultation on planning/design of municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure (pipelines and pumping).
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.
• Contribute to the marketing team in developing proposals and presentations including project understanding and approach.
• Help facilitate related decision-making and solve complex problems.
• Lead project teams in planning and/or designing major engineering projects and special planning, economic, modeling, and engineering studies.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients for meetings/workshops/interviews.
• Successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Utilize internal project management tools and resources.
• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency.
• Direct the work of CADD, designers, engineers, and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver specifications, detailed design drawings, reports, planning, and engineering services during construction.
• Collaborate with client services teams to identify, mine, and win new project/contract opportunities.
• Aid the local leader with growth-related strategies and planning.
• Mentorship: May provide mentorship, guidance, support and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow in their roles.

Preferred Requirements

• Manage and execute work and provide specialized consultation on planning/design of municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure (pipelines and pumping).
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.
• Contribute to the marketing team in developing proposals and presentations including project understanding and approach.
• Help facilitate related decision-making and solve complex problems.
• Lead project teams in planning and/or designing major engineering projects and special planning, economic, modeling, and engineering studies.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients for meetings/workshops/interviews.
• Successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Utilize internal project management tools and resources.
• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency.
• Direct the work of CADD, designers, engineers, and coordinate with other disciplines to deliver specifications, detailed design drawings, reports, planning, and engineering services during construction.
• Collaborate with client services teams to identify, mine, and win new project/contract opportunities.
• Aid the local leader with growth-related strategies and planning.
• Mentorship: May provide mentorship, guidance, support and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow in their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Solid knowledge of project management tools and techniques, including project planning, budget management and risk management.
• Strong budget, quality and change management skills, Understanding of quality and change management tools, techniques and processes.
• Understanding of contract management and client service.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial performance and revenue generation. and how individual projects fit into larger organizational goals.
• Proficient in communication, client service and engagement skills.
• Proficient team/staff management skills to build and maintain strong staff relationships.
• Experience typically, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience successfully managing projects of increasing complexity. Specifically: Competency in development and monitoring of project schedules Competency in development and monitoring of project budgets Experience with risk management concepts Experience collaborating with cross functional teams. Proven experience in project planning, risk and change management, and contract management of small to mid-size projects.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, or business administration or equivalent relevant experience is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred in municipal wastewater engineering and consulting with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of engineering calculations and equipment selection including hydraulics and pumping systems at a minimum.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Arizona or ability to obtain via reciprocity within six months of employment.
• Developing project management and leadership skills.
• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentation experience are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record may be required.
• High level of proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

Pay

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location

A: $95,000 - $129,000

Benefits and Other Compensation

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

About Brown And Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities.

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