Water Resource Engineer Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee water resource engineering projects, including the design, analysis, and implementation of water management systems, drainage systems, and flood/resiliency control measures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary project team, providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, and ensuring project objectives are met.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Cook up and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, such as government agencies, environmental consultants, and contractors, to ensure project compliance and successful execution.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, analyze data, and prepare reports and recommendations for water resource management projects.
• Evaluate and design stormwater management systems, including detention basins, green infrastructure, and erosion control measures.
• Review and approve project deliverables, including design plans, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and challenges, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to address project concerns, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Professional Engineer License in New York and/or New Jersey is required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in design, planning, and implementation of stormwater and hydraulic elements with a focus on project management
• Proven track record of successfully managing water resource engineering projects, including drainage systems, flood control, and watershed management. Strong knowledge of hydrology and stormwater and green infrastructure design.
• Proficient with CAD/Design Software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3d, Inroads/OpenRoads) and able to assist others as needed.
• Proficient with stormwater modeling software such as CivilStorm or StormCAD required.
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work a plus.
• Good client relationship development sills.
• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Able to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Able to travel to job sites.

Benefits

• Medical-National plan with low out of pocket costs to members.
• Dental-National plan.
• Vision-National plan with the largest vision network.
• Life/AD&D-Benefit available should an employee pass away while employed.
• Short-Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for a short period of time.
• Long Term Disability-Benefit in the event an employee is unable to work for an extended period.
• Employee Assistance Program-Employee 3rd party support available when needed.
• ADP Retirement Plan with company match.
• Bonus Program – based on individual and company performance.
• Yearly review – based on individual and company performance.
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts-Tax Free benefit to employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
• Dependent Care and Commuter Program-Tax Deductible benefit for employees.
• Will Preparation
• Beneficiary Grief Support