Brown And Caldwell

Design Manager (industrial water/wastewater)

Brown And Caldwell$129K — $212K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of engineering experience, with 2-3 years in design management.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer required.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture or relevant experience.
  • Preferred: 7+ years in detailed engineering design; 3+ years in design management.
  • Hands-on understanding of multi-disciplinary design in infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the design team.
  • Lead the design process, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Coordinate design teams to align with project goals and timelines.
  • Assist Project Managers in scope, schedule, and budget development.
  • Manage design resources for optimal utilization.
  • Oversee the creation and submission of design deliverables.
  • Implement quality assurance and control procedures for design outputs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Short and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs, including mental health support.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning.
  • Employee referral bonuses and performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
The Design Management role will focus on planning and executing design projects. The role will work closely with project managers to develop design scope, project timelines, track progress, and ensure that project milestones are met. The role will conduct project performance analysis, identify trends, and provide insights to project managers. The role will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address project risks and issues.

Project opportunities will vary in size and complexity and will require the implementation of water and wastewater treatment process solutions specific to several industries including technology, power, oil and gas, mining, food and beverage and manufacturing.

In this role, the ideal candidate will manage the overall execution of assigned design projects, lead the delivery team members, and coordinate with our enterprise Design Services disciplines to augment private sector design delivery bench strength. This role will collaborate with the Private Sector Portfolio Design Manager (PDM), Portfolio Design Leads (PDLs), and Chief Engineer to lead the execution of best delivery practices and recommended design delivery approaches for our industrial clients.

Remote work from within the United States is allowed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership within the team.
  • Lead the design process and ensure high-quality outputs.
  • Coordinate design teams to support project goals.
  • Assist the Project Manager (PM) in the development and implementation of design scope, schedule, and
    budget.
  • Manage design resources to ensure efficient utilization.
  • Coordinate the creation, submission, and revision of design deliverables to meet project demands.
  • Help oversee design quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) management.
  • Manage design deliverables in line with project requirements.
  • Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.


Mentorship

  • May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team
    members develop their skills and grow within their roles.


Skills and Competencies

  • Strong ability in design process leadership to achieve project goals.
  • Highly skilled with the technologies, processes and disciplines included in the projects.
  • Strong technical leadership ability and capability to provide guidance to teams.
  • Possess design resource management skills, ensuring optimal utilization.
  • Skilled in design QA and QC management.


Experience

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of professional or relevant experience, with 2 to 3 years of experience required in design management.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer required.


Preferred Experience

  • 7+ years in detailed engineering design; with 3+ years of Design Management experience on multi-disciplinary design projects.
  • Hands-on understanding of multidisciplinary design.
  • Experience working on private sector water, wastewater or infrastructure design.
  • Experience in detail process mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment processes including, but not limited to membrane filtration, aerobic/anaerobic biological systems, biosolids handling, chemical precipitation, liquid storage and pumping systems.
  • Decisiveness (the ability to take input and make a decision in a timely manner).
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills (comfort dealing directly with clients).


Education

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture or related professional experience is required.


Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $129,000 - $177,000
Location B: $142,000 - $194,000
Location C: $155,000 - $212,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

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About Brown And Caldwell

Brown and Caldwell is an environmental engineering and consulting firm that provides services to public and private clients in the United States. The company was founded in 1947 and has since grown to become one of the largest environmental engineering firms in the country. Brown and Caldwell's services include water and wastewater treatment, environmental remediation, and solid waste management. The company is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. Brown and Caldwell has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Conceptor Award.
Learn more about Brown And Caldwell
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$500 million

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