Engineering Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Engineering Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

This position will be responsible for water/wastewater projects across Arkansas. The Project Manager manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. The Project Manager approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project. In addition, the Project Manager monitors progress and performance against the project plan. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

Mentoring entry and mid-level engineers within the department. This position is also responsible for developing the project budget.

Project managers direct design engineers, drafters, technical engineers, surveyors, and interns working on specific projects and are the first point of contact for any issues or discrepancies arising from within the heads of various departments in an organization before the problem escalates to higher authorities, as project representative.

Essential Functions

• Planning, development, implementation, and evaluation with the management of a wide variety of projects
• Resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments
• Maintain the progress, mutual interaction, and tasks various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure, maximizes benefits, and minimizes costs
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater systems
• Exercising independent judgment
• Time Management and Planning
• Strong communication, writing, technical and analytical skills
• Critical Thinking Skills

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field

Preferred Experience

• 5 years of design experience

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Civil Engineering

Benefits may include:
Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Paid maternity leave, Tuition assistance, Disability insurance, 401(k)