Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Arizona or ability to obtain within 6 months
8+ years of progressive experience in water/wastewater design
Demonstrated management of profitable water/wastewater design projects
Experience in preparing proposals and managing design teams.
Responsibilities
Manage the design and delivery of projects profitably
Oversee technical aspects of projects and supervise engineering staff
Develop project work plans and budget projections
Prepare and maintain project schedules for concurrent tasks
Lead business development activities and client relationships
Conduct proposal writing and participate in project interviews
Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures throughout project phases.
Benefits
Comprehensive professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment with an experienced team
Exposure to diverse water/wastewater projects across the US
Opportunities to lead and mentor junior staff
Flexible work arrangements and travel opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our water/wastewater team in Scottsdale, Arizona as a Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood's highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of water/wastewater design and project management experience supporting water/wastewater design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and growth of a water/wastewater design team.
Requirements
Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
Review, interpret and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
Write proposals and participate and/or lead interviews
Grow, mentor and train staff
Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
Lead business development activities
Negotiate contract terms and conditions
Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Required Skills:
Outgoing, friendly, approachable
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to manage water/wastewater design projects in a profitable manner
Understanding of alternative delivery methods
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
Ability to coach and motivate others
Qualifications:
BS in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Arizona (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
8+ years of progressive experience in design
This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States
About Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
