Senior Project Manager - water/wastewater/stormwater - New England
Brown and Caldwell is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team.This full‐time position will contribute to project delivery and client service teams in winning and executing innovative planning, evaluation, design, permitting and providing construction support services for a variety of Drinking Water, Wastewater and/or Water Resources projects. Example projects include studies, design and construction of wastewater treatment plants, drinking water plant designs, biosolids and residuals processing and disposal, pumping stations, pipelines, stormwater management, MS4 compliance and integrated water resources projects for municipal clients. We are looking for a Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineer with a PE license who will partner with leaders in our Northeast Area to advance our growth strategy while providing project oversight and engineering mentorship as it pertains to water, wastewater, stormwater conveyance or related water engineering work.Candidates must live in New England but may work remotely. Travel is required (~25% of the time) to client sites within the New England region.Detailed Description:The selected individual will utilize their knowledge of project delivery, business expertise, and metrics, as well as project processes, resources, and techniques to effectively plan, execute, monitor, and deliver quality to our clients. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and personal effectiveness skills. The success of our project delivery teams begins with the leadership of the project manager. Consequently, our perfect candidate will exhibit leadership qualities, exceptional communication skills, a strong organizational aptitude, problem‐solving abilities, and the capacity to motivate and manage diverse teams and develop new and existing clients.Duties include but are not limited to the following:Project team leadership expectations:Set direction – Support defining objectives, decision‐making processes, schedules, budgets and success factors.Communicate – Establish effective communication methods for team stand‐ups, technical/design decisions, and client interactions.Support team motivation – Empower team members, resolve conflicts, provide feedback and celebrate success.Establish trust – Demonstrate integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty, and transparency.Create a safe environment – Support and assist in providing an atmosphere where ideas and creativity thrive.Embrace thought and experience diversity – Support an environment where diverse backgrounds, geographies, and perspectives are heard, respected and considered.Develop team members – Contribute to continuous learning and skill development.Execution of BC's project delivery requirements:Scope – Collaborate and prepare detailed scopes of work to set clear expectations and prevent project overruns.Schedule – Collaborate on the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring timely resource allocation and delivery.Budget – Develop and collaborate on work breakdown structures and project budgets aligned with scope and schedule.Quality Management – Create and monitor quality management plans and processes to enhance client trust, minimize deficiencies, and incorporate our standards.Change Management – Identify and manage internal and external changes to mitigate risks, prepare scope and budget for the change, and gain client endorsement.Risk Management – Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and ongoing risk monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.Delivery of Project and Business Performance Metrics – Support achievement of project goals related to scope, schedule, budget and quality. Monitor profitability through routine earned value analysis and compliance, business revenue forecasting and timely invoicing.Client Service and Sales/Marketing Support and Engagement – Build successful relationships with clients, collaborate with client service managers and project teams to assess client satisfaction.Required Qualifications:BS degree in Civil, Environmental, related Engineering or Science field.Prior experience with planning, evaluating, designing, permitting or providing construction support services for a variety of water related engineering projects including advanced water/wastewater treatment plants, biosolids, pumping stations, pipeline conveyance and/or integrated water resources projects for municipal clients.12+ years of experience in Project ManagementCompetency in development and monitoring of simple project schedules.Competency in development and monitoring of simple project budgets.Ability to demonstrate strong project management and leadership skills through previous experience.Must be proficient in using standard computer programs (MS Word, MS Teams, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook).Must be proficient in schedule development and management utilizing MS Project Scheduling tools and software.Ability to travel regionally throughout New England approximately 25% of the time.Preferred Qualifications:MS and/or MBA degree in Civil, Environmental, related Engineering or Science field.PE or equivalent licensing or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).Previous supervisory or mentoring experience a plus.Salary:The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.Location A: $118,000 - 161,000Location B: $130,000 - 177,000Location C: $142,000 - 194,000You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.Benefits and Other Compensation:We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‐term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance‐based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long‐term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.About Brown and CaldwellHeadquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full‐service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading‐edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities.This position is subject to a pre‐employment background check and a pre‐employment drug test.Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.#J-18808-Ljbffr