Garver

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Garver$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 4+ years of technical experience in water/wastewater engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Experience in responsible charge of water/wastewater project designs
  • Strong knowledge of engineering principles for treatment plants and facilities
  • Understanding of multi-disciplined practices for infrastructure improvements
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects involving design reports, technical memoranda, and detailed specifications
  • Oversee scope, budget, and schedule for multi-disciplined project team
  • Conduct project accounting and provide updates on design status and milestones
  • Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
  • Lead project workshops and coordinate with discipline teams
  • Mentor junior staff and assist with scheduling and budget monitoring
  • Engage with clients during meetings and represent Garver at industry conferences

Benefits

  • Company-paid professional memberships
  • Support for industry licenses and continuing education
  • Tools and resources for leadership development
  • Comprehensive wellness program
  • Focus on work-life balance with competitive benefits
Full Job Description
Garver is seeking a Project Manager to join our established West Region Water team working on engineering of water, wastewater, and reuse facilities and treatment plants in Albuquerque, NM. The Project Manager will manage projects consisting of design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with clients to ensure their expectations of services are exceeded.

Responsibilities are focused on water, wastewater, and reuse facilities and treatment plants, but may include design and managing a variety of projects related to:
  • Water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities
  • Wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations and force mains
  • Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation
  • Water and Wastewater master planning
  • Water and Wastewater treatment facilities

In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

The Project Manager will also assist the West Region Team Leader in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization. This Project Manager will also be included in client meetings and at industry conferences on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line.

Qualified candidates must have the following capabilities and the ability to perform the following routine functions:
  • Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
  • Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of multi-disciplined (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C) project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of various Water Business Line projects
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates
  • Be responsible for time management and work product quality
  • Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
  • Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader(s). Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
  • Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
  • Lead internal and external project workshops
  • Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team
  • Conduct Construction engineering administration management, excluding construction observation, for local projects

Requirements:
  • Must hold a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Must have 4 or more years of similar technical experience
  • Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater projects
  • Must have a strong knowledge base of engineering principals related to water, wastewater, and reuse facilities and treatment plant projects
  • Must have a basic understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, SUE, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of water/wastewater infrastructure improvements
  • Must have strong communication skills
  • Must be passionate about client service and the water industry
  • Must have a strong work ethic
  • Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Outlook


Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

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About Garver

Garver is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in aviation, construction, facilities design, federal, power delivery, transportation, survey, and water. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Garver has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 1,000 people. The company has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group and a Best Place to Work by Arkansas Business.
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