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Water Resource Engineer Project Manager
YU & Associates, Inc.Elmwood Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Oct 2024
About the role
YU & Associates, Inc., an awarding winning engineering firm located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our team. As a Project Manager specializing in water resource engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects related to water management, drainage systems, flood control, and watershed management.
Responsibilities
Requirements:
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.
- 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.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
- Ability to travel to job sit
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