Stormwater/Water Resources Practice Lead
Garver job in Kansas City, MO
Careers Stormwater/Water Resources Practice Lead Kansas City, Missouri We seek an experienced and highly skilled Stormwater Practice Lead to join our Kansas/Missouri Water Team. As the Team Leader, you will oversee and manage a team of civil engineers focused on stormwater related infrastructure projects. You will play a crucial role in planning, designing, and implementing stormwater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with stormwater runoff and water quality regulations and best practices. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in stormwater modeling, with expertise in municipal stormwater management practices, and leadership abilities to effectively guide and mentor team members.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain client relationships for municipal/urban stormwater, master planning, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and other related drainage projects.
* Acquire leads and identify new market opportunities.
* Lead proposal preparation and participate in project interviews.
* Manage and coordinates project teams for stormwater-related projects.
* Supervise and review Project Managers and support staff.
* Provide day-to-day technical and project management oversight and mentoring.
* Ensure high-quality design and production.
* Utilize engineering software and tools (such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Stormwater Modeling) to create and oversee detailed project designs and specifications.
* Conduct monthly project tracking and workload projections.
* Identify staffing needs and develop project work plans.
* Communicate effectively with clients, field personnel, and office staff.
* Maintain technical competency and stay updated on industry regulations and trends.
* Knowledge of MS4 permitting and compliance practices.
* Participate in professional organizations to increase firm visibility and establish a network.
* Foster trust and unity within the project team.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
* 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with progressive stormwater design project experience, including project management
* Professional Engineer (PE) license.
* Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
* Experience with stormwater modeling programs such as Stormwise (formerly ICPR), SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), Autodesk SSA, etc.
* Proven experience in stormwater management and related infrastructure projects including GSI.
* Strong technical knowledge of stormwater design principles and best practices.
* Solid understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and permitting processes.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Proven ability to win and complete work as a project manager.
* Municipal stormwater experience.
* Excellent leadership and team management skills
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Stormwater/Water Resources Practice Lead
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
We seek an experienced and highly skilled Stormwater Practice Lead to join our Kansas/Missouri Water Team. As the Team Leader, you will oversee and manage a team of civil engineers focused on stormwater related infrastructure projects. You will play a crucial role in planning, designing, and implementing stormwater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with stormwater runoff and water quality regulations and best practices. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in stormwater modeling, with expertise in municipal stormwater management practices, and leadership abilities to effectively guide and mentor team members. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain client relationships for municipal/urban stormwater, master planning, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and other related drainage projects.
Acquire leads and identify new market opportunities.
Lead proposal preparation and participate in project interviews.
Manage and coordinates project teams for stormwater-related projects.
Supervise and review Project Managers and support staff.
Provide day-to-day technical and project management oversight and mentoring.
Ensure high-quality design and production.
Utilize engineering software and tools (such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Stormwater Modeling) to create and oversee detailed project designs and specifications.
Conduct monthly project tracking and workload projections.
Identify staffing needs and develop project work plans.
Communicate effectively with clients, field personnel, and office staff.
Maintain technical competency and stay updated on industry regulations and trends.
Knowledge of MS4 permitting and compliance practices.
Participate in professional organizations to increase firm visibility and establish a network.
Foster trust and unity within the project team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with progressive stormwater design project experience, including project management
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
Experience with stormwater modeling programs such as Stormwise (formerly ICPR), SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), Autodesk SSA, etc.
Proven experience in stormwater management and related infrastructure projects including GSI.
Strong technical knowledge of stormwater design principles and best practices.
Solid understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and permitting processes.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to win and complete work as a project manager.
Municipal stormwater experience.
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Utility Management Services Team Leader
Garver job in Overland Park, KS
Location: Position may be based out of any Garver office location Garver is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader to drive the growth of our services supporting municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. This leader will play a pivotal role in helping communities strengthen their utility systems through asset management, strategic planning, financial planning, program management, capital planning and scheduling, organizational effectiveness, IT governance, data visualization, and operational excellence. The Utility Management Services Practice Area Team is a national resource team that focuses on thought leadership and efficient project execution in support of both internal and external clients. The Utility Management Services Team Leader will be responsible for guiding strategy, building a national resource team, developing client relationships, and delivering impactful projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within Garver's Water Business Line.
The Practice Leader will have the following capabilities:
Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver's Utility Management Services practice.
Lead business development efforts, including direct engagement with clients outside Garver's existing Water Business Line footprint.
Collaborate closely with Garver's regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint.
Partner with Garver's marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects.
Oversee the hiring and growth of a Utility Management Services team to support execution of the business plan.
Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
Build Garver's visibility and reputation in the industry through participation in professional committees and by presenting at state and national conferences.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
15-20 years of progressive technical experience in planning and delivering utility management services, such as infrastructure condition assessments, asset management, financial studies and funding, business operations optimization, capital planning, and program management
Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Utility Management Services team.
Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and risk management.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
Familiarity with tools such as ArcGIS, CMMS, and hydraulic modeling software.
Experience working with municipal or investor-owned utilities, public works departments, or engineering consulting firms.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Plumbing Designer
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Plumbing Designer will be responsible for developing plumbing designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:
Building domestic water systems
Building sanitary sewer systems
Building roof/storm drain systems
Additionally, In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting engineers in the plumbing system design of building projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Abilities and attributes needed for this position:
Knowledge of building plumbing system principles
Interfacing with project teams on project design, delivery, and construction.
Managing project budget and schedule compliance.
Plumbing design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase.
Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
Utilize software based calculation tools for design calculations
Manage multiple assignments concurrently
Be responsible for time management and product quality
Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team.
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of building plumbing system design and construction experience
Must have a knowledge base building plumbing system principals related to building plumbing system designs
Proven experience with plumbing system designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
Must have strong communication and team collaboration skills
Experience with Autodesk Revit
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
Preferred Skills
Medical gas system design experience
Petroleum, oil, and lubricating (POL) design experience
Food service plumbing systems design experience
Fire sprinkler system design experience
Experience with AIA MasterSpec
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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BIM (Revit) Technician
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
As part of Garver's Buildings Business Line, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technician will be responsible for developing 3D models and producing detail drawings using Revit software. Collaborating with engineers, designers, and other technicians, this role will contribute to a variety of Buildings Business Line projects, including building MEPF design and Scan-to-BIM (As-Built Modeling). This role is critical to project delivery across our offices and leverages the latest BIM technology. The ideal candidate will excel in both technical proficiency and teamwork, ensuring successful project execution. Primary responsibilities of the BIM Technician will include:
Develop accurate and detailed 3D BIM models using Revit.
Produce high-quality plans, sections, and details within Revit software.
Process and interpret point cloud data for use in model development.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, architectural, and MEPF disciplines, to execute design and as-built projects.
Maintain clear communication with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet requirements.
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews to ensure compliance with company standards and project specifications.
Requirements
Proficiency in Revit software.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Familiarity with point cloud processing and Scan-to-BIM workflows is a plus.
Benefits & Perks Garver's is committed to providing the best employee experience, and because we are a firm made up of engineers and designers who love data, we made that commitment measurable. Every year we ensure our benefits remain in the top quartile of our industry. What does that mean for you? Paid parental leave, 401k match, contributions to your HSA, paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees enrolled in our nationally recognized Wellness Program, gym membership reimbursements, tuition reimbursements, and much, much more. Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com. #LI-CS1
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Digital Built Environment Technician
Garver job in Kansas City, MO
Careers Digital Built Environment Technician Kansas City, Missouri The Digital Built Environment Technician will support the creation of accurate 3D models of existing facilities, primarily using Revit and point cloud data produced with various reality capture workflows. Working with our Buildings Business Line as part of our Digital Built Environment team, this role will focus on scan-to-BIM (as-built modeling) with a strong emphasis on MEPF systems in complex facilities such as hospitals, airports, educational facilities, etc.
Collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, modelers, and scanning technicians, the ideal candidate will bring both technical precision and communication skills to ensure accurate modeling of existing conditions. This role is critical to the success of our reality capture and as-built modeling initiatives, leveraging the latest BIM and point cloud technologies.
Primary responsibilities will include:
* Develop accurate and detailed 3D BIM models in Revit, based on point cloud data and existing building documentation.
* Produce high-quality drawing sets including plans, sections, elevations, and 3D details within Revit.
* Process and interpret point cloud data (from sources such as LiDAR scanners and mobile mapping systems) to inform accurate as-built modeling.
* Participate in clash detection efforts and assist in coordinating issue resolution between design teams, VDC teams, and construction stakeholders.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, structural, and MEPF disciplines, to support both design and reality capture projects.
* Perform QA/QC checks to verify model accuracy, adherence to company BIM standards, and alignment with project-specific requirements.
Requirements
* Proficiency in Autodesk Revit for modeling and documentation of building systems.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in both modeling and documentation.
* Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
* Familiarity with point cloud processing tools (e.g., ReCap, NavVis, or similar) and Scan-to-BIM workflows is preferred.
* Experience with MEPF modeling, construction documentation, or as-built modeling is a plus.
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Transportation Intern - Bridge
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
Our experienced, fast-paced Kansas City, MO Bridge Team is seeking a civil engineering student for a Summer 2026 internship. This intern will be mentored by our dynamic team and exposed to many aspects of bridge design, bridge rehabilitation and replacement, and inspection for a variety of projects. Internship Description:
Further develop skills learned in the classroom by participating in the design of steel and reinforced concrete structures
Become familiar with AASHTO LRFD and other standards used in bridge design
Be an active member in developing plans for all components of bridges (layouts, substructures, superstructures), typically in Bentley's MicroStation
Visit the site of a bridge being actively constructed to strengthen understanding of what is detailed in plans
Successful candidate will be able to read and interpret design codes, communicate effectively, and be willing to learn
Garver Launch Program Elevate your summer experience with our immersive hands-on intern development program. With Garver, you will:
Engage daily with fellow Garver Launch interns and industry professionals to build your network.
Participate in Garver's acclaimed wellness program, empowering you to prioritize your overall well-being.
Give back to your community through volunteer activities as part of our Garver Gives initiative.
Enhance your professional growth by collaborating with Garver's Learning and Development team, which offers tailored training and programs, including skills-based courses, designed to support your development.
Requirements:
Must be pursuing a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program
Strong interest in structural design
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player with commitment to becoming a key member of this highly productive design team
Preferred skills:
Previous internship experience
Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
Previous structural undergrad course related work
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Water Facilities Team Lead
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
Garver is seeking a Water Facilities Team Leader in Kansas City, MO to build and maintain a portfolio of profitable water / wastewater projects. The projects consist of the study, planning, design, and implementation of treatment facilities for Water and Wastewater. This senior leadership position provides the opportunity for someone to grow their own team and business portfolio, with autonomy to focus on the growth of revenues and production for a set of clients of their choosing. Project responsibilities may include planning, design, and managing a variety of projects related to water and wastewater treatment facilities. The Water Facilities Team Leader will work closely with Garver's Kansas City, MO Water Business Team Leader to grow our practice. This position presents an opportunity for significant career advancement and industry-wide recognition through an entrepreneurial approach to creating what we believe Kansas City clients will soon view as the best firm to work with. The successful Water Facilities Team Leader must be proficient in the following skills:
Team Leadership: must assemble, develop, mentor, and oversee a highly motivated team.
Project Management: must prepare scope-of-work and level-of-effort estimates for contract proposals; must lead and manage team for successful execution of contracted scope, budget, and schedule
Senior Water / Wastewater Design Engineer: must be proficient at the execution of planning, design, bidding, and construction administration phases of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Business Development: must develop, capture, and maintain workload for the team throughout Missouri, by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Client Service Management: must develop and maintain a healthy network of clients throughout Missouri.
This role will offer the opportunity to leverage Garver's established, nationally respected Water Services Team and concentrated, industry experts to support business development initiatives for an up-and-coming firm in Missouri. Mentorship and development from seasoned leadership and peers will allow this Facilities Team Leader to have a direct impact on building Garver's legacy of providing outstanding engineering services to water and wastewater clients in Missouri. Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri
8 or more years of similar experience in the water/wastewater utilities market with a focus on treatment
5 or more years of project management experience
Working knowledge of presentation software such as MS PowerPoint or Keynote
Strong communication skills and public speaking ability
Preferred Skills:
Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
5 or more years of similar experience in supporting municipalities in Missouri
Experience with state and or national conference technical presentations on water/wastewater treatment topics
Strong existing client relationships with multiple Missouri municipal water and wastewater utilities
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Fire Protection Engineer
Garver job in Kansas City, MO
Careers Fire Protection Engineer Kansas City, Missouri As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for developing fire Protection l designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:
* Building fire protection systems
* Building fire suppression systems
* Building fire alarm systems
Additionally,
In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Periodic travel to project sites will be required.
Abilities and attributes needed for this position:
* Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles
* Mentor and train technical staff.
* Interfacing with clients on project design, delivery, and construction.
* Managing project budget and schedule compliance.
* Overseeing the fire protection design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase.
* Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
* Utilize software based calculation tools for design calculations
* Manage multiple assignments concurrently
* Be responsible for time management and product quality
* Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
* Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or college.
* Licensed Professional Engineer having passed the Fire Protection examination.
* 5-10 years of building design and construction industry experience
* Must have a knowledge base of fire protection engineering principals related to building fire protection designs
* Proven experience overseeing fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
* Must have strong communication skills
* Experience with Autodesk Revit
* Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
Preferred Skills
* Experience with AIA MasterSpec
* Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
Garver is seeking an experienced water industry professional as a Senior Project Manager for our developing Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area portfolio. If you have ever dreamed of having your own practice, this just may be your calling only better. You will be empowered and rewarded to grow your own. With the full support of a century-old engineering consulting firm that is rapidly growing in the water market, the successful candidate will help develop and lead business planning, pursue diverse and custom water and wastewater projects, build and maintain outstanding client relationships, be active in industry activities and events, and learn and mentor as part of a growing full services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the hands-on management of exciting water industry projects through all phases of delivery. Specifically, responsibilities will include a variety of projects related to:
Water infrastructure planning, design, implementation, and optimization
Water distribution, pumping, and storage
Sewer collection, pumping, and storage
Water resources planning and development
Conveyance, pumping, and storage
Surface water supply
Groundwater supply
Challenged and/or reuse supply
Water facilities planning, design, implementation, and optimization
Drinking water treatment plants
Wastewater treatment plants
Advanced water treatment plants
Responsibilities will vary in relative volume, and change over time, but will generally include:
Business planning and development activities
Client service management
Pursuit planning
Support proposal development efforts
Scope, fee, and contract development services
Program Owner's Advisor (OA) services
Oversee production of deliverables, including:
Complete detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications
Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities
Support permitting approval with regulatory agencies
Manage quality assurance and risk management
Facilitate workshops with clients
Transition to construction phase (both alternative delivery and design-bid-build)
Contractor pre-qualification and bid evaluation
Participate in facilitated teaming activities
Technical review of submittals and RFIs
Construction phase engineering support
Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Progress tracking and communications
Transition to integration phase
Manage owner training program
Equipment, instrument, and device checkout and performance validation
Control system and HMI integration
Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Contract closeout
Travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties to maintain your designated service area. The successful candidate will have a great opportunity for professional and career development while attending industry conferences as a subject matter expert on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line. Qualified candidates must be capable of performing the following routine functions:
Display technical competency of water or wastewater engineering
Develop and manage detailed project delivery assumption, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates
Manage and delegate scope, budget, and schedule for a team of multi-disciplined (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C) project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of various Water Business Line projects
Manage and delegate multiple projects concurrently
Be responsible for time management and work product quality
Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting and billing, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
Lead internal and external project workshops
Be an active learner responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team
Construction management, excluding construction observation, for local projects
Teambuilding Skills
Client Focused - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients; gets first-hand client information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect.
Ensures Accountability and Drives Results - Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Action Oriented and Manages Complexity - Enjoys working smart and efficient; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning and analysis; seizes opportunities; can effectively cope with change; is very flexible and adaptable when facing tough calls; balances risk; can combine seeming opposites like being compassionately tough, stand up for self without trampling others, set strong but flexible standards, act differently depending upon the situation; is seen as balanced despite the conflicting demands of the situation.
Collaborates and Communicates Effectively - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas; partners with others to get work done; credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; gains trust and support of others. Effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization; encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
Entrepreneurial Spirit - The ability and desire to not only develop new and existing clients, but to build a Water Business Line practice, growing a water portfolio in a developing Garver market.
Requirements
10 or more years of similar technical experience with no less than three years' experience in project/team leadership
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to obtain within a year
Previous experience in responsible charge of planning, design, and implementation of water facilities and infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control) required for the planning, design, and implementation of water facilities and infrastructure projects
Strong communication skills
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Outlook
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
ENV SP Certification or ability and willingness to obtain.
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Mechanical Engineer - Buildings
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs in support of various Buildings Design Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:
Building HVAC system(s)
Building plumbing system(s)
Building fire protection system(s)
Whole building energy modeling
Building sustainability requirements reporting
In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Periodic travel to project sites will be required. Abilities and attributes needed for this position:
Knowledge of mechanical engineering and sustainability principles
Mentor and train technical staff.
Interfacing with clients on project design, delivery, and construction.
Managing project budget and schedule compliance.
Overseeing the mechanical design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase.
Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
Utilize Microsoft Excel based calculation tools for design calculations
Manage multiple assignments concurrently
Be responsible for time management and product quality
Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET accredited university or college.
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
5-10 years of building design and construction industry experience
Must have a knowledge base of mechanical engineering principals related to building mechanical designs
Proven experience overseeing mechanical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
Technically competent in building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
Must have strong communication skills
Experience with Autodesk Revit
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
Preferred Skills
Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience with AIA MasterSpec
Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Project Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
Garver seeks a Project Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics to join our growing Transportation Team in North Little Rock, AR; Frisco, TX; Houston, TX; South Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK; Birmingham, AL; Huntsville, AL; Kansas City, MO; Overland Park, KS with the ability to collaborate with clients and design engineers on engineering projects for federal and state agencies, municipalities, and other jurisdictions.
Primary responsibilities of this Project Manager will include working with an established team to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for municipal and DOT clients across Garver's footprint. Along with collaborating with multi-disciplinary design engineers, this role will include management, marketing, subconsultant coordination, project/task scheduling, plan production oversight, preparing cost estimates, and client interaction.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program with emphasis in water resources engineering
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Minimum of 7 years of relevant consulting and design experience
Minimum of 2 years of engineering project management experience
Advanced knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design
Advanced experience with HEC software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
Experience with two-dimensional hydraulic modeling preferred
Experience with GIS software and application to H&H modeling, analysis, and design
Experience with Microstation, InRoads, GEOPAK, OpenRoads, and/or other design software a plus
Excellent communication skills
Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on hydrology and hydraulics projects
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Digital Built Environment Technician
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
The Digital Built Environment Technician will support the creation of accurate 3D models of existing facilities, primarily using Revit and point cloud data produced with various reality capture workflows. Working with our Buildings Business Line as part of our Digital Built Environment team, this role will focus on scan-to-BIM (as-built modeling) with a strong emphasis on MEPF systems in complex facilities such as hospitals, airports, educational facilities, etc. Collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, modelers, and scanning technicians, the ideal candidate will bring both technical precision and communication skills to ensure accurate modeling of existing conditions. This role is critical to the success of our reality capture and as-built modeling initiatives, leveraging the latest BIM and point cloud technologies. Primary responsibilities will include:
Develop accurate and detailed 3D BIM models in Revit, based on point cloud data and existing building documentation.
Produce high-quality drawing sets including plans, sections, elevations, and 3D details within Revit.
Process and interpret point cloud data (from sources such as LiDAR scanners and mobile mapping systems) to inform accurate as-built modeling.
Participate in clash detection efforts and assist in coordinating issue resolution between design teams, VDC teams, and construction stakeholders.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, structural, and MEPF disciplines, to support both design and reality capture projects.
Perform QA/QC checks to verify model accuracy, adherence to company BIM standards, and alignment with project-specific requirements.
Requirements
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit for modeling and documentation of building systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in both modeling and documentation.
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Familiarity with point cloud processing tools (e.g., ReCap, NavVis, or similar) and Scan-to-BIM workflows is preferred.
Experience with MEPF modeling, construction documentation, or as-built modeling is a plus.
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Water Facilities Team Lead
Garver job in Overland Park, KS
Garver is seeking a Water Facilities Team Leader in Overland Park, KS to build and maintain a portfolio of profitable water / wastewater projects. The projects consist of the study, planning, design, and implementation of treatment facilities for Water and Wastewater. This senior leadership position provides the opportunity for someone to grow their own team and business portfolio, with autonomy to focus on the growth of revenues and production for a set of clients of their choosing. Project responsibilities may include planning, design, and managing a variety of projects related to water and wastewater treatment facilities. The Water Facilities Team Leader will work closely with Garver's Overland Park Water Business Team Leader to grow our practice. This position presents an opportunity for significant career advancement and industry-wide recognition through an entrepreneurial approach to creating what we believe Kansas clients will soon view as the best firm to work with. The successful Water Facilities Team Leader must be proficient in the following skills:
Team Leadership: must assemble, develop, mentor, and oversee a highly motivated team.
Project Management: must prepare scope-of-work and level-of-effort estimates for contract proposals; must lead and manage team for successful execution of contracted scope, budget, and schedule
Senior Water / Wastewater Design Engineer: must be proficient at the execution of planning, design, bidding, and construction administration phases of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Business Development: must develop, capture, and maintain workload for the team throughout Kansas, by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Client Service Management: must develop and maintain a healthy network of clients throughout Kansas.
This role will offer the opportunity to leverage Garver's established, nationally respected Water Services Team and concentrated, industry experts to support business development initiatives for an up-and-coming firm in Kansas. Mentorship and development from seasoned leadership and peers will allow this Facilities Team Leader to have a direct impact on building Garver's legacy of providing outstanding engineering services to water and wastewater clients in Kansas. Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Kansas
8 or more years of similar experience in the water/wastewater utilities market with a focus on treatment
5 or more years of project management experience
Working knowledge of presentation software such as MS PowerPoint or Keynote
Strong communication skills and public speaking ability
Preferred Skills:
Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
5 or more years of similar experience in supporting municipalities in Kansas
Experience with state and or national conference technical presentations on water/wastewater treatment topics
Strong existing client relationships with multiple Kansas municipal water and wastewater utilities
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Project Engineer
Garver job in Kansas City, MO
Careers Project Engineer Kansas City, Missouri Garver is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing Transportation Team in our Kansas City or Overland Park office to continue the tradition of providing reputable service to our clients. As part of the Transportation Team, this position will work under a project manager and support the team through the following:
* Assisting in the design and creation of construction documents on a wide variety of transportation projects.
* Establishing the roadway geometric design for both horizontal and vertical alignments including super elevation by 3D modeling of roadway corridors.
* Evaluating the drainage needs of open channels and storm sewer systems thru hydrology and hydraulic calculations
* Designing permanent and temporary traffic control during construction
* Calculating quantities and preparing cost estimates
* Assisting in technical drafting of schematics and plan sets.
In an effort to train our employees to see the "big picture" of our business, Garver provides engineers the opportunity to be involved in marketing aspects of project procurement. Garver begins the mentoring process to facilitate employees becoming a successful professional the moment they walk in the door.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program
* 2-5 years of related experience
* Strong communication skills
* Strong working knowledge of MS Office
* Engineer In Training (EIT)
Preferred Skills
* Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on transportation projects
* Experience with MicroStation and or Geopak Select Series 4 (SS4) or Open Roads Designer (ORD)
* Familiarity with AASHTO, MoDOT, and local design criteria and traffic publications
* Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Missouri or will have the ability to obtain reciprocity within three months of hire
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Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Fire Protection Engineer
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for developing fire Protection l designs in support of various Buildings Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:
Building fire protection systems
Building fire suppression systems
Building fire alarm systems
Additionally, In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Periodic travel to project sites will be required. Abilities and attributes needed for this position:
Knowledge of fire protection, suppression, and alarm principles
Mentor and train technical staff.
Interfacing with clients on project design, delivery, and construction.
Managing project budget and schedule compliance.
Overseeing the fire protection design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase.
Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
Utilize software based calculation tools for design calculations
Manage multiple assignments concurrently
Be responsible for time management and product quality
Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or college.
Licensed Professional Engineer having passed the Fire Protection examination.
5-10 years of building design and construction industry experience
Must have a knowledge base of fire protection engineering principals related to building fire protection designs
Proven experience overseeing fire protection designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
Must have strong communication skills
Experience with Autodesk Revit
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
Preferred Skills
Experience with AIA MasterSpec
Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Senior Project Manager- Water
Garver job in Overland Park, KS
Garver is seeking an experienced Senior Water Project Manager to join the Water Team located in our Overland Park, KS office The successful candidate will be responsible for the hands-on management of exciting water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery. The successful candidate will help develop and lead diverse and custom water and wastewater projects, build and maintain outstanding client relationships, participate in industry activities and events, and learn and mentor as part of a growing full services team. The position may include a variety of projects related to:
Water distribution, including pumping and storage
Sewer distribution, collection, and pumping
Water and wastewater treatment plants
Improvements and retrofitting of existing water infrastructure facilities
The responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following:
Support of business development activities
Lead and support conceptual planning studies
Support proposal development efforts
Scope, fee, and contract development services
Display technical competency of water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
Develop and manage detailed project delivery assumption, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates
Manage multiple projects concurrently
Be responsible for time management and work product quality
Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
Lead internal and external project workshops
Be an active learner responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team
Construction management, excluding construction observation, for local projects
Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.
Professional and career development while attending industry conferences as a subject matter expert on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line.
Production of constructible documents including
Complete detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications
scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities
Obtain permitting approval with regulatory agencies
Manage quality assurance and risk management
Facilitate workshops with clients
Transition to construction phase (both alternative delivery and design-bid-build)
Contractor pre-qualification and bid evaluation
Participate in facilitated teaming activities
Technical review of submittals and RFIs
Construction phase engineering support
Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Progress tracking and communications
Transition to integration phase
Manage owner training program
Equipment, instrument, and device checkout and performance validation
Control system and HMI integration
Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Contract closeout
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
10+ years of water and wastewater technical project experience and 3+ years' experience in team leadership
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, and/or treatment projects
Strong understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control) required for the implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure improvements
Preferred Skills
Master's Degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
15+ years of water and wastewater technical project experience and 3+ years' experience in team leadership
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Kansas
Software proficiency in water industry hydraulic or process modeling
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Stormwater/Water Resources Practice Lead
Garver job in Overland Park, KS
We seek an experienced and highly skilled Stormwater Practice Lead to join our Kansas/Missouri Water Team. As the Team Leader, you will oversee and manage a team of civil engineers focused on stormwater related infrastructure projects. You will play a crucial role in planning, designing, and implementing stormwater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with stormwater runoff and water quality regulations and best practices. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in stormwater modeling, with expertise in municipal stormwater management practices, and leadership abilities to effectively guide and mentor team members. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain client relationships for municipal/urban stormwater, master planning, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and other related drainage projects.
Acquire leads and identify new market opportunities.
Lead proposal preparation and participate in project interviews.
Manage and coordinates project teams for stormwater-related projects.
Supervise and review Project Managers and support staff.
Provide day-to-day technical and project management oversight and mentoring.
Ensure high-quality design and production.
Utilize engineering software and tools (such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Stormwater Modeling) to create and oversee detailed project designs and specifications.
Conduct monthly project tracking and workload projections.
Identify staffing needs and develop project work plans.
Communicate effectively with clients, field personnel, and office staff.
Maintain technical competency and stay updated on industry regulations and trends.
Knowledge of MS4 permitting and compliance practices.
Participate in professional organizations to increase firm visibility and establish a network.
Foster trust and unity within the project team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
8+ years of experience in civil engineering, with progressive stormwater design project experience, including project management
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
Experience with stormwater modeling programs such as Stormwise (formerly ICPR), SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), Autodesk SSA, etc.
Proven experience in stormwater management and related infrastructure projects including GSI.
Strong technical knowledge of stormwater design principles and best practices.
Solid understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and permitting processes.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to win and complete work as a project manager.
Municipal stormwater experience.
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Project Engineer
Garver job in Kansas City, KS
Garver is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing Transportation Team in our Kansas City or Overland Park office to continue the tradition of providing reputable service to our clients. As part of the Transportation Team, this position will work under a project manager and support the team through the following:
Assisting in the design and creation of construction documents on a wide variety of transportation projects.
Establishing the roadway geometric design for both horizontal and vertical alignments including super elevation by 3D modeling of roadway corridors.
Evaluating the drainage needs of open channels and storm sewer systems thru hydrology and hydraulic calculations
Designing permanent and temporary traffic control during construction
Calculating quantities and preparing cost estimates
Assisting in technical drafting of schematics and plan sets.
In an effort to train our employees to see the “big picture” of our business, Garver provides engineers the opportunity to be involved in marketing aspects of project procurement. Garver begins the mentoring process to facilitate employees becoming a successful professional the moment they walk in the door. Requirements
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program
2-5 years of related experience
Strong communication skills
Strong working knowledge of MS Office
Engineer In Training (EIT)
Preferred Skills
Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on transportation projects
Experience with MicroStation and or Geopak Select Series 4 (SS4) or Open Roads Designer (ORD)
Familiarity with AASHTO, MoDOT, and local design criteria and traffic publications
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Missouri or will have the ability to obtain reciprocity within three months of hire
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Project Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics
Garver job in Overland Park, KS
Garver seeks a Project Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics to join our growing Transportation Team with the ability to collaborate with clients and design engineers on engineering projects for federal and state agencies, municipalities, and other jurisdictions.
Primary responsibilities of this Project Manager will include working with an established team to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design for municipal and DOT clients across Garver's footprint. Along with collaborating with multi-disciplinary design engineers, this role will include management, marketing, subconsultant coordination, project/task scheduling, plan production oversight, preparing cost estimates, and client interaction.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program with emphasis in water resources engineering
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Minimum of 7 years of relevant consulting and design experience
Minimum of 2 years of engineering project management experience
Advanced knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design
Advanced experience with HEC software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
Experience with two-dimensional hydraulic modeling preferred
Experience with GIS software and application to H&H modeling, analysis, and design
Experience with Microstation, InRoads, GEOPAK, OpenRoads, and/or other design software a plus
Excellent communication skills
Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on hydrology and hydraulics projects
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