Project Manager, Water

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Our New England Civil Infrastructure Group is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, and transportation projects in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. We were recently recognized by the Zweig which “honors the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry.” 

This is not an IT position – This role is engineering for water, wastewater and water resources.

Position Description

We are seeking a talented Project Manager to manage our Water, Wastewater, and Water Resources practice. The selected employee will provide technical lead for a variety of utility design related projects, including treatment plants, pump/booster stations and water distribution systems. This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the US and offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Although remote, some project travel is required.

The Project Manager’s role is multifaceted, including the following duties and responsibilities:

Technical Manager

• Supervises and directs individuals or teams of technical staff on complex projects and/or multiple simple projects.
• Assist in the training and technical development of staff by various means including holding training seminars, providing technical guidance during project execution, and bringing new technical developments in-house.
• Consults with other technical staff and Project Managers on technical issues in the area of expertise and provides technical reviews on projects that he/she may otherwise may not be involved.
• Recognizes the potential risks of nonstandard technical matters or potential legal disputes by participating in required insurance training to minimize the firm's liability.
• Works with minimal direction or supervision through demonstrated success with similar project responsibilities.
• Oversees technical accuracy of project through regular communications with project staff, review of plans, specification, reports, and calculations to ensure compliance with the firm's standards.
• Make technical presentations to the client and at public meetings to review and discuss project details.

Project Management

• Initiate Projects: Prepare proposals/scopes of work and project budgets for approval by Principal. For assigned projects, complete project initiation documents that include detailed scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion.
• Manage Project Implementation: With assigned project team, ensure that all steps and procedures are taken according to company operating procedures and that all work is completed as planned and scheduled. This includes keeping the client informed of the on-going status of a project and providing adequate management, advice, and support to the members of the project team.
• Coordinate/Communicate with Peers and Subconsultants: Work with other project managers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Supervise Interdisciplinary Team: Coordinate subcontractors and staff on the execution and scheduling of the project scope of work.
• Provide Technical Advice: Contribute to the developments of recommendations for assigned projects and others, when requested.
• Prepare High Quality Reports: Ensure that the review process and other quality control guidelines are followed and that final reports and presentations are completed per company standard operating procedures using standard company formats.
• Client Management: Meet regularly with key clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance and identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals.

Business/Fiscal Management

• Budget Tracking and Invoicing: Track all projects costs, including labor and expenses, versus the project, and ensure that invoices are issued to the client in a timely manner in accor