Senior Wastewater Project Manager

Hazen and Sawyer

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering
  • PE license
  • 12+ years of experience in wastewater infrastructure and project management
  • Proven experience delivering long-term projects in interdisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in MS Office software
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients and regulatory bodies
  • Detail-oriented self-starter with excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical treatment strategies and project delivery plans
  • Coordinate and collaborate directly with clients
  • Work with internal specialists and design professionals
  • Monitor project progress and recommend adjustments as needed
  • Manage planning, design, permitting, and construction aspects of wastewater projects
  • Lead business development initiatives and proposal preparations
  • Conduct fieldwork and site visits throughout project phases

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible spending plans for medical and dependent care
  • Short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
  • Generous paid holidays and time off policy
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions and financial planning support
  • Opportunities for professional growth, tuition reimbursement, and in-house training
Full Job Description
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Senior Wastewater Project Engineer/Manager for our San Diego office. 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 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.
  • 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 wastewater projects.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering
  • PE license
  • 12+ years of experience in the field of 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/Environmental Engineering
  • Experience managing projects with fees of $2M or more
  • Experience negotiating multiple contracts with clients
  • Experience recruiting staff
  • Engagement in professional society leadership roles
  • Familiarity with CADD, GIS, Revit, and/or other 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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