HDR · 7 hours ago
Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager
Irvine, CA+1 more
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and making a positive impact on the world. They are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead and supervise complex water and wastewater projects, ensuring they meet technical and client expectations while mentoring junior staff.
Architecture & DesignConsultingArchitecture
Responsibilities
Planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of medium or large multi-disciplinary water/wastewater pipeline, reservoir, pump station and infrastructure projects with high degrees of technical complexity
Independently lead and supervise teams of engineers and CAD professionals
Create detailed master plans, designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for water/wastewater projects and related systems
Establish project teams
Establish project schedules and responsibility assignments
Develop project design criteria schematics and methods
Perform or oversee process design sizing and hydraulic calculations
Prepare preliminary design and other engineering reports
Determine and write engineering specifications
Oversee the production of design drawings
Develop and execute QA/QC plans for each project
Work directly with the owner to ensure that the project meets or exceeds the owner's expectations
Mentor less experienced Project Managers and Junior Engineers
Train other engineering personnel
Supervise large project staffs
Assist in the marketing and management of major water/wastewater projects and clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10 years related experience
A minimum 5 years project management experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Master's degree
PMP certification
Existing relationships with large water clients in the Los Angeles area (Metropolitan Water District, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Orange County Water District) a plus
BS Engineering in Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical
California PE license with five or more years more responsible in charge
Project engineering and management experience in a consulting firm
Minimum of 15 years of experience in the planning and design of municipal and/or industrial water/wastewater treatment systems
Proven project leadership, project management (staffing schedule and budget), and mentoring skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Software knowledge: Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Project, basic AutoCAD experience
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Broad knowledge of water/wastewater design processes and technologies
Strong business development and strategic planning skills
The Senior Project Manager should have existing relationships with local and statewide municipal and private clients
Excellent team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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