Project Manager-Water/Wastewater

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with the design of complex multi-discipline projects.
• Cookordination 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.
• Participates in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilization of the Colliers MVP tool for preparation of project design costs.
• 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.
• Cookordinate 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.
• 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.
• Present 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

    • 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.
    • A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
    • Supports a work life balance through a generous compensation package.
    • Internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.
    • Reimbursement for education.
    • A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
    • Mentorship program.
    • Wellness program.
    • Women’s Organization.
    • Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.