Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

STV’s Austin, TX location is seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager for our Water Practice Group. You’ll provide the ability to contribute immediately to Water and Wastewater (W/WW) project development and execution of varying sizes as part of a growing office.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll perform project design engineering, project design staff oversight, quality control, project management, client development, proposal preparation and sales pursuits for W/WW treatment plant and conveyance projects in Texas. You’ll have a strong understanding of principles and theories of water hydraulics, pipeline mechanics and materials, operation and control, and installation means and methods. You’ll be responsible for performing all aspects of W/WW engineering. Familiarity with and/or the ability and desire to use production tools, such as modeling software and computer equipment are a plus.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivering large and/or multiple projects on time, within budget and in conformance with the contract documents.

• Providing effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques.

• Assist in the execution of existing backlog and assist in the development of new work pursuits.

• Functions as a team lead for projects including acting as the liaison to internal departments as needed: plan, organize and direct design staff and key field positions.

• Execution of project designs and oversight of construction.

• Interface with the client to ensure expectations are identified and carried out.

• Responsible for project safety when part of our contract responsibility.

• Participates in corporate initiatives to assist in meeting the company’s goals.

• Assesses project requirements, while developing and recommending a sound approach or application to meet the needs of the project and client.

• Ensure that project deliverables satisfy project requirements and schedule.

• Determine, monitor, and review costs, operational budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements for projects.

• Manage and enhance project quality by providing ideas and suggestions to the team aimed at improving the effectiveness of their role and of the project activities in general.

• Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria.

• Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conducts status review meetings among project team members and clients.

• Supervise the work of others when assigned.

• Perform other incidental and related duties as required.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field of study.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and a minimum of 15 years of experience.

• Demonstrable experience in the design and construction of W/WW facilities and/or infrastructure: planning, design and construction of water and wastewater treatment and conveyance design.

• Experience working with local municipalities and utility companies.

• Ability to utilize computer systems as a tool to effectively manage projects.

• Must be able to demonstrate the following skills: leadership, oral and written communication, planning, teamwork, decision making, judgment and problem solving.

• Experience with presenting and leading/participating in project meetings.

• Experience related to directing, coordinating, and supervising staff.

• Knowledge of scheduling, spreadsheet, document, and database software (such as Microsoft Office package, and/or other related software).