12+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering
2+ years as a Project Manager leading multi-discipline teams
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling software
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and develop business opportunities
Responsibilities
Guide multi-discipline teams on water/wastewater projects from planning to construction
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination
Oversee technical execution of design projects and permitting processes
Lead consulting tasks including hydraulic modeling and cost estimating
Mentor junior staff in technical and project management skills
Engage in business development activities and client relationship building
Act as a primary representative for the Florida Water Division
Benefits
Market-based, competitive compensation
Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement and support for professional development
Full Job Description
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as a Project Manager with 12+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering to join our talented and energetic team in our Jacksonville, FL office. An ideal candidate has planning, design, permitting, and construction experience as well as client relationships in the Florida municipal water/ wastewater market. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team to build our business with technical, project management, and business development abilities. This position is an excellent opportunity to grow into a leadership position as the Florida Water Division expands its portfolio and range of services. The successful candidate will be eligible for a sign-on bonus.
Job Duties:
Independently perform and guide multi-discipline teams on the completion of water and wastewater planning, evaluation, design, and construction projects related to collection, conveyance, and distribution systems, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, and pipeline renewal and replacement programs.
Manage projects from inception through construction and start-up, including client coordination, team chartering, scope, schedule and budget development and management, safety, quality assurance/quality control, project profitability, and staff workload coordination.
Provide technical execution and oversight of design projects including schematic/preliminary design, design development, final design, specifications, permitting, bid-phase services, and construction contract document production.
Lead water/ wastewater consulting tasks, including flow projections, hydraulic modeling, master planning, detailed design calculations, alternative analysis and selection, cost estimating, equipment selection, project prioritization, and CIP development.
Mentor and develop junior staff for both technical and project management knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Contribute to business development activities, including opportunity identification, proposal development, interviews/presentations, and client relationship cultivation.
Serve as a primary doer/seller for the Florida Water Division, growing into a "go-to" GAI representative to clients, key contractors and design partners, professional organizations, and in the communities we serve.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
Minimum 12 years of experience in the municipal water/ wastewater market involving master planning, hydraulic modeling, technical reports, design of conveyance systems (including pipelines in public rights-of-way), treatment process/facility design, regulatory permitting, services during construction, and/or other technical services.
Minimum 2 years of experience serving as a Project Manager leading multi-discipline project teams, both internally and externally, with a track record of delivering on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and leadership skills working in a dynamic team environment.
Sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines and develop new business opportunities.
Experience in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD/ Civil 3D, 3D BIM Revit, ArcGIS, and industry hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWater and SewerGEMs.
Preferred:
Experience with the delivery of cross-market projects.
Trenchless pipeline design, permitting, and construction experience.
Facility and pipeline condition assessment field and data management experience.
Experience with 3D Utility Modeling for design of underground pipeline systems and treatment plant facilities.
Alternative project delivery experience including Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and/or Design Criteria Professional methods.
Successful client management/ business development experience in North Florida.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
Competitive Pay & Recognition
Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
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About GAI Consultants Inc
GAI Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 1,000 employees in offices throughout the eastern United States. GAI provides local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
