Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Treatment

Hazen and Sawyer

• $95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
  • Current PE license (Ohio preferred or ability to obtain within six months).
  • 10+ years in water/wastewater infrastructure project management.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on long-term projects.
  • Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with CADD, GIS, and Revit preferred.
  • Strong communication skills for client and regulatory interactions.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement technical treatment strategies and design criteria.
  • Coordinate and collaborate directly with clients on project requirements.
  • Work with internal specialists and design professionals for project delivery.
  • Monitor project staff's progress and suggest necessary adjustments.
  • Oversee planning, design, permitting, and construction of projects.
  • Manage project management tasks including design reports and construction documents.
  • Lead business development activities and prepare proposals and presentations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for various needs.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and employer-paid life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and PTO.
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan with financial planning support.
  • Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Project Manager for our Cincinnati office to be part of our water/wastewater treatment team. As part of our design and process teams, you will be involved with a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects. This will encompass all phases of design, including conceptual/feasibility evaluations, project management, preparation of design reports, permitting, development of construction drawings and specifications, and support of construction services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developing technical treatment strategies, selecting treatment processes, developing process design criteria, and delivering projects.
  • Direct coordination and collaboration with clients.
  • Coordination with internal technical specialists in all practice areas and discipline design professionals for project delivery.
  • Evaluate progress of the project staff and results obtained and recommend changes to achieve overall project objective.
  • Planning, design, permitting, and construction of water and wastewater-related projects.
  • Experience managing interdisciplinary teams to effectively meet the client's needs.
  • Task responsibilities will include project management, preparation of assessment and design reports, performing design calculations, equipment sizing/selection, preparation of construction documents, and support needs for construction management/commissioning.
  • Candidate shall be capable of supervising junior staff and assisting in their career development and providing opportunities for growth.
  • Fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel.
  • Candidate shall also be able to lead business development activities including preparation of proposals and presentations.
  • The position will lead to an increasing level of client development and management commensurate with experience, supported by our local office and firm-wide technical resources.
  • Business development activities including making site visits to pre-position for projects, participating in proposal preparation and project interviews, developing scope, schedule, and budget for approved pursuits, and leading pursuits for water and wastewater projects.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering
  • A current PE license (Ohio preferred or ability to obtain within six months of employment)
  • 10+ years of experience in the field of water and/or wastewater-related infrastructure, including project management (planning, design, and construction)
  • Experience in successfully delivering projects spanning multiple years in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams
  • Proficient in all MS Office based computer software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and capable of interacting effectively with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies
  • Self-starter with attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Must be capable of presenting complex issues to nontechnical people

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in civil or environmental engineering
  • Experience managing projects with fees of $10M or more
  • Experience negotiating multiple contracts with clients
  • Experience recruiting staff
  • Engagement in professional society leadership roles
  • Familiarity with CADD, GIS, Revit, and other engineering software

What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location

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