Senior Engineer / Project Manager - Pipelines & Pump Stations

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About the role

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Water/Wastewater Pipeline and Pump Station Senior Engineer / Project Manager for our Phoenix, AZ office. This position will lead, deliver, and manage projects through study, design, and construction phases of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, stormwater pump stations, large diameter pipelines, and utility work. The role requires regional and technical expertise in designing water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and pipelines, as well as maintaining and expanding our water market presence.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, and other potable water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Lead the planning, evaluation, and design of potable water and wastewater conveyance projects, serving as the design or technical lead.
• Perform engineering and process design, project coordination, write engineering specifications, plan work, choose design methods, prepare reports, and work directly with owners.
• Serve as a project manager on utility projects, coordinating and directing multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring coordination and timely production of deliverables.
• Engage in client relations, participate in marketing and design meetings, and conduct work sessions for deliverable development.
• Participate in staffing and workload coordination to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work efforts to ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule.
• Conduct quality control reviews of designs and implement QA/QC procedures.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring quality is maintained throughout.
• Serve as the primary client contact, advising and informing clients regarding project status and schedule.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, partner firms, and community or technical groups.
• Perform and direct complex studies and investigations, preparing reports of findings.
• Build, implement, and manage training programs, workload and staffing plans, marketing plans, and budgets.
• Select equipment and materials for projects and approve manufacturer’s shop drawings.
• Coordinate phases of work to ensure completion within established time and budgetary constraints.
• Participate in local professional organizations, prepare and present market-specific papers and presentations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD) in producing plans and specifications.
• Assist in marketing business opportunities with key clients and develop responses to RFP/RFQs.
• Provide marketing and support during the procurement and execution of projects.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Consistently manage and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Mentor and manage staff.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering is required; a Master of Science (MS) degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Regional and technical expertise in the design of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and large/small diameter pipelines.
• Network of water/wastewater professionals/contacts.
• Active participation in local and national professional associations, including the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Association, with a preference for leadership roles and conference presentations.
• Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Excellent design team leadership skills.

Benefits

• Member-Owned: Member-ownership aligns client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away: Numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards: Company stock ownership, generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

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