Olsson · 6 days ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Fayetteville, AR
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expOlsson is an engineering and design firm focused on improving the world through responsive and transparent solutions. As a Project Manager for the Water/Wastewater team, you will lead complex projects, ensuring successful deliverables while mentoring team members and maintaining strong client relationships.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsulting
Responsibilities
Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion
Manages complex contract negotiations
Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives
Serves as primary liaison between all parties involved in a project
Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget
Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project
Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled
Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work
Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files
Mentors and supervises staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources
Qualification
Required
Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required
Minimum of eight years of project experience within an applicable field or discipline with increasing responsibility
Strong understanding of water and wastewater services
Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities
Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills
Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems
High-level organization, leadership, and negotiation skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related area preferred
Benefits
Receive a competitive 401(k) match
Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
Health care
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Company
Olsson
We are Olsson, an engineering firm of people who craft expert solutions and designs that improve communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Strittmatter
Chief Executive Officer
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Jeff Jenkins
Chief Financial Officer
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