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McMillen, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Lead Project Manager, Dam Removal

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$161K/yr - $201K/yr

15+ years exp

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Lead Project Manager with a strong technical background to help deliver exceptional service to our clients. The role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams on complex water resources projects, particularly in dam removal and ecosystem restoration.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships

Identify project opportunities, actively pursue opportunities, and prepare proposals

Manage projects by establishing project deliverables, developing the project team, managing changes to project scope, establishing communications plans, and monitoring and controlling project work

Collect and analyze field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria

Lead the planning, design, and implementation of fish passage, dam removal, and river and floodplain restoration projects from inception through completion

Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, in addition to geomorphologists, environmental scientists, hydrologists, and other subject matter experts to develop and evaluate alternatives and associated impacts of ecosystem restoration, river and floodplain restoration, and dam removal

Develop instream flow and site assessments, hydraulic modeling, and geotechnical evaluations to inform removal strategies

Conduct environmental impact studies and risk assessments to determine potential ecological consequences of dam removal

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Provide engineering analysis for dam removal, including working with other team members to develop geotechnical investigations, topobathymetric surveys, structural stability analyses, and hydraulic and sediment transport models

Design and optimize engineering solutions to ensure safe and effective removal while minimizing disruption to surrounding environments

Working with McMillen’s Design Technology Team, develop engineering plan sets across a range of design milestones, including Issued for Construction

Working with multidisciplinary engineering project teams, develop construction specifications across a range of design milestones, including Issued for Construction

Manage the scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of all project phases

Supervise the preparation of project reports, grant proposals, and other documentation for stakeholders

Ensure that all ecosystem restoration and dam removal activities comply with safety standards and best practices

Conduct risk assessments and implement safety protocols to protect personnel, wildlife, and the public

Engage with local communities, government agencies, tribal stakeholder, and non-profit organizations to promote dam removal projects and gain public support

Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders, explaining the benefits of ecosystem restoration and dam removal as well as adaptive management, connecting people and nature

Oversee post-removal monitoring of water quality, fish populations, and other ecological indicators to assess the success of restoration efforts

Adjust removal strategies as necessary based on monitoring data and post-removal findings

Promotes and represents the firm in high profile meetings and conferences to strengthen and develop industry relationships, research and development, and publications

Leads discussions, meetings, and workshops on projects

Actively manages firm’s risks in developing deliverables and work products

Participates in implementing strategic initiatives

Takes on the role of project manager for medium to large-sized programs/projects

Demonstrates the ability to effectively blend resources and talent to build a project team serving North America and global river connectivity movement

Qualification

California Professional Engineer (PE)Water resources managementEnvironmental engineeringProject managementHydrologyCivil engineeringEnvironmental scienceEcological understandingHydraulic modelingEnvironmental regulationsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related field, with specific experience in dam removal or water resources management

Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale environmental restoration projects

Experienced leader responsible for technical and/or project management aspects of projects

Strong understanding of water resources, infrastructure design, hydrological and hydraulic systems, river ecology, aquatic resources restoration, terrestrial and stream restoration, and sediment management

Understanding of environmental modeling software and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS)

Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including CEQA, NEPA, ESA, and Clean Water Act compliance

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public

Strong communication, technical and analytical skills

Travel to project sites may be required

Occasional fieldwork in challenging environments and adverse weather conditions

Flexible work schedule with both office and remote work options

Preferred

A master's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE)

Experience in managing fish passage, dam and barrier removal, river and floodplain reconnection, and habitat restoration projects

Experience working on water resources infrastructure projects in and around dams, hydropower facilities, pump stations, flood control structures, canals and canal intakes, fish screens, fish ladders, and other fish passage facilities