Gannett Fleming

Area Leader, NYC Water

Gannett Fleming$140K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.
  • 10-15 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, focusing on the design of infrastructure.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York.
  • Experience with NYC DEP projects is essential.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is strongly preferred.
  • Strong team player with exceptional organizational abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams in planning, designing, and administering water/wastewater infrastructure.
  • Travel regionally to support client engagement and project needs.
  • Deliver presentations and coordinate project activities with clients.
  • Manage assignments across multiple disciplines, including tracking project schedules.
  • Communicate with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
  • Oversee construction contract management and provide observation services.
  • Prepare technical reports and permit applications.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing for both in-person and remote work.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs and pet insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan to aid retirement planning.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual for work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement available for professional development.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development with access to training programs.
  • Incentive compensation for eligible roles.
Full Job Description

What you’ll be challenged to do:

In this role you will lead or support the conceptualization, design and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure projects across the region.

 

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading medium to large scale projects with a customer-centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level. 

 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, designing, and administering construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, with clients and projects primarily in the region.
  • Demonstrating flexibility by traveling periodically within the region to support client base.
  • Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
  • Managing project assignments and tasks across multiple disciplines, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules.
  • Coordinating work activities and communicating with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
  • Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
  • Preparing technical reports and permit applications.
  • Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Staying actively involved in the engineering industry, particularly within the water/wastewater sector.

What you will bring to our firm: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.
  • 10-15 years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure (e.g., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey or New York
  • Experience supporting NYC DEP projects required
  • Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is strongly preferred.
  • Strong team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare detailed written reports.
Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

 

Location: New York, NYCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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About Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, and construction management. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Gannett Fleming works with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, water, and energy. The company has completed projects all over the world, including the Panama Canal expansion and the New York City subway system. Gannett Fleming is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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1915

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