Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain reciprocity
10+ years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure design
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and/or MicroStation
Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
Servant leader focused on collaboration and mentoring
Responsibilities
Serve as senior project manager and subject matter expert for water/wastewater projects
Lead project delivery from kickoff through closeout, ensuring quality and client satisfaction
Build and maintain relationships with clients while pursuing new opportunities
Develop statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for business development
Collaborate with leadership on project delivery methods
Mentor junior and mid-level engineering staff
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Supportive team environment with established client relationships
Involvement in meaningful infrastructure projects
Access to a diverse range of projects with significant backlog
Focus on collaboration and innovation in project execution
Full Job Description
Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals as a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager and take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects that impact the communities we serve. In this role, you'll join an established team of 5 engineers focused on conveyance, with 10 on-call contracts already established with local area clients and over $3M+ in signed backlog. You'll manage the full project lifecycle across water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping and storage. This role involved balancing budgets, schedules, and risk while building lasting client relationships. Beyond project delivery, you'll contribute to business development pursuits and mentor junior staff, growing your leadership skills and positioning yourself for continued advancement within the firm
What You'll Do
Serve as senior project manager and subject matter expert for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk across multiple concurrent projects
Lead project delivery from kickoff through closeout, maintaining quality and creating strong client experiences through clear communication and on-time, on-budget execution
Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients while identifying and pursuing new opportunities
Lead development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations to support business development efforts
Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute work using traditional and alternative project delivery methods
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineering staff in design and project delivery
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
10+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam and/or MicroStation
Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others
Learn More
To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture
About Burgess & Niple
Burgess & Niple is an engineering and architecture firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, water, wastewater, site development, and architecture. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Burgess & Niple has completed projects in all 50 states and several countries around the world. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the National Design-Build Award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Award.
