Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Ardurra • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Ardurra is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to join our staff in Austin, TX . Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients. We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally. As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects. These are projects that can positively impact people’s lives. Primary Function In this role, you will manage and work on a variety of water/wastewater or floodplain and stormwater management projects, including but not limited to water/wastewater treatment plants, watershed studies, H&H modeling, and flood mitigation projects. We welcome candidates with floodplain management and stormwater infrastructure backgrounds as an alternative to traditional water/wastewater treatment plant experience. Professionals with a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in, Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college
• 10+ years of related experience in water/wastewater and/or floodplain/stormwater engineering projects
• State of Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
• Experience leading the development of floodplain studies, stormwater management plans, watershed/drainage master plans, open channels etc.
• Experience leading the production of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis studies (H&H)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interface with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies is critical
• Excellent technical writing skills for use in development of engineering reports and studies
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction
• Able to work efficiently within a predetermined project budget and schedule
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment

Nice To Haves

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the budget and schedule for multiple engineering projects
• The Project Manager will serve as the Engineer of Record and technical lead for his/her own projects, in most cases
• Lead or support the development of floodplain studies, H&H modeling, watershed/drainage master plans, and stormwater mitigation designs
• Communicate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and other professionals as required for the completion of the project
• Develop of project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules based on initial feedback from the client, and negotiation of any revisions and/or changes to the work during the course of the project
• Assist other Project Managers in the daily and weekly allocation of junior engineering and production staff on active projects, managing individual workloads based on project deliverables and priorities
• Oversight and coordination of activities of the project team
• Prepare and/or reviewing technical engineering specifications and cost estimates, coordination with in-house construction administration staff
• Provide feedback to junior engineering staff on standard design engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
• Provide direction and feedback to field personnel on specific construction requirements, visiting construction sites and providing field observation as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level