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Burns & McDonnell · 12 hours ago

Senior Project Manager - Municipal Water / Wastewater - (Richmond, VA / Chesapeake, VA / Baltimore, MD)

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a rapidly growing company focused on providing water solutions. They are seeking a Municipal Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead planning and design teams for various water and wastewater projects across the U.S.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate water/wastewater activities of several disciplines on everything from major projects to projects of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects

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/build projects

Understand and apply conventional and advanced treatment technologies to solve complex water quality challenges for clients throughout the United States

Perform client development, maintenance, and management duties; 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 department management

Mentor less experienced staff and serve as a leader

Be visible in the regional water and wastewater marketplace through leadership and participation in professional organizations

Qualification

Municipal water/wastewater experienceEngineering degreeProject managementProfessional engineer licenseDesign-build experienceClient managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum

Minimum seven (7) years related experience in the design and construction of municipal water or wastewater treatment facilities, including three (3) or more years managing a variety of water/wastewater projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, client service, and quality standards

This position requires a self-driven individual with municipal water or wastewater process and plant facilities background and the willingness to take on new challenges

If drinking water focused background, a demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration

In addition, candidate needs experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, alternate disinfection systems, advanced oxidation, and residuals handling

If wastewater focused background, a demonstrated experience and knowledge in preliminary treatment, primary treatment, biological treatment (including BNR), disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling

Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters

Existing relationships with local and statewide municipal and private clients

Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills

This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to a broad area of assignments

Candidate must be capable of devising new approaches to solve complex problems

Previous consulting experience

Professional engineer license or the ability to obtain within the first six (6) months is required

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Previous design-build experience preferred

Active history in professional associations preferred

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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