Colliers Engineering & Design · 18 hours ago
Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $144K/yr
8+ years expColliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their upstate NY offices. The role involves client management, design, and construction administration of water and wastewater projects, while also requiring the ability to manage staff and develop new business.
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Responsibilities
Prepare effective work plans, schedules and man-hour budgets for approval by Department Manager
Perform client management duties and also participate in business development efforts
Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity
Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned water and wastewater design projects
Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects
Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables
Develop, coordinate, and execute engineering methods for water and wastewater designs
Regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with the planning, design, and permitting of water and wastewater projects
Preparation of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, technical papers, and permit applications for water and wastewater pipe, pumping, and treatment facilities
Responsible for planning, designing and providing guidance in the development of water supply, transmission, and distribution projects
Develops and reviews conceptual drawings related to infrastructure design
Develops and reviews construction documents and specifications
Responsible for studies, preparing designs, and contract documents for wastewater and water supply infrastructure projects
Review of utility connection applications for municipal and utility authority clients
Full-fill role of Client Manager when needed
Perform all client management duties
Ability to develop new business and follow up on new business opportunities
Familiarity with SUE type projects a plus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, or civil engineering
PE license is required
Experience with permitting with NY DOH and DEC is required
8+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage clients and develop new business
Strong design experience with water and waste water treatment plant process and design
Extensive knowledge in permitting requirements and processes for water / wastewater collection and treatment projects
Ability to build a talented team of water /wastewater professionals that are experts in their field
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions
Preferred
Experience with AutoCAD is desired
Familiarity with SUE type projects a plus
Benefits
Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid pregnancy disability leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
Employee referral and professional license bonuses
A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
Reimbursement for education
A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
Company
Colliers Engineering & Design
Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.
1001-5000 employees
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President & CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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