Burns & McDonnell · 6 hours ago
Project Manager - Municipal Water/Wastewater (Vancouver, WA)
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $390K/yr
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a 100 percent employee-owned company with a rapidly growing Water Practice seeking a Municipal Water/Wastewater Project Manager for their Vancouver, WA office. The role involves managing medium to large water and wastewater projects, collaborating with multi-discipline teams, and ensuring project success from concept to completion.
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Hiring Manager
Stephanie Smithmier
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of managers and engineers in Denver to identify, sell and execute projects with clients in the Pacific Northwest region
Build a talented team in our Pacific Northwest Office to execute water, wastewater and distribution/collection projects
Direct and coordinates water/wastewater activities of several disciplines
Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians in the design of municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities as well as the contractors and construction staff on design and alternative delivery projects
Client development, maintenance, and management; contract preparation and negotiation; coordination with regulatory agencies; project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and the establishment of critical project objectives and performances
Plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to global practice manager
Provide leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations
Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
Manage all aspects of project communication
Lead the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents
Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment
Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required
Manage and approve internal and external reports, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership as required
Manage project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking
Monitor progress on projects and provide input into areas of concern and direction or redirection to enhance achievement of project schedules, productivity of goals, budgets, quality, and overall profitability of the project
Responsible for managing contract closeout activities
Responsible for generating new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing client relationships
Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors
Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice
Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters
Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software
Preferred
Prior consulting experience in the design and construction of municipal water or wastewater treatment facilities, including three (3) or more years managing medium to large-sized water/wastewater projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, client service, and quality standards strongly preferred
Strongly prefer a self-driven individual with municipal water or wastewater process and plant facilities background and the willingness to take on new challenges
Existing relationships with local and statewide municipal and private clients strongly preferred
Professional engineer license is strongly preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off
Wellness programs
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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