Water resource project manager job description

• Generous Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
• Company Events
• Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events and Alternative Work Schedule

Qualifications

Candidate will have a BSCE degree, California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in water resources engineering or the equivalent work experience of ten (10) years in this industry. Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years project management experience including supervising a design team, overseeing the work of designers, drafters, and subconsultants.

Required Technical Skills:

Candidate’s technical experience must include proficiency with the following: Preparation of preliminary design and final design drainage studies, detention basin design, riverine hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, sediment transport modeling, floodplain mapping studies, FEMA compliance (including LOMCs), and Drainage Master Plan preparation. Candidate should also have proven proficiency with LID design principals, HMP Compliance, Water Quality modeling, BMP design, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs, and complying with regulatory requirements of the RWQCB and the SWRCB.

Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency in the following software and modeling is desired:

· SWMM

· HEC-RAS (HEC-2)

· ArcMAP v10+

· HEC-HMS (HEC-1)

· Geo-RAS/Geo-HMS

· Microstation

· LSPC/SUSTAIN

· WSPGW

· AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Required Project Management Skills:

Candidate for this position must demonstrate strong independent thought, decision-making abilities, and possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. Candidate’s managerial experience shall also include the following :

direct supervision of water resources design staff including personnel management, reviews, training, and QC review. Proven record of establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public-agency personnel and in-house staff.

Must have significant experience in preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work, demonstrated experience with management of multiple coincident contracts, ongoing management of project schedules, budgets, and billing/collections, and significant successful experience in client and public agency interactions.

Candidate’s experience should include the ability to respond to RFP’s/SOQ’s, prepare and deliver presentations, and participate in interviews for Public Works Projects.

The Following Areas are a Plus:

Recent professional experience specific to Central Coast California, Central Coast Post Construction Requirements (PCR’s), a MS in Civil Engineering or a related field, programming skills, and one or more of the following certifications: Certified Flood Plain Manager (CFM), LEED, ENV-SP, Project Management Professional (PMP), CPESC, QSD, QSP

Rick Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

At Jacobs, we're always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We provide our clients award-winning planning, engineering, construction, program management, and design-build projects. The Jacobs business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client's local programs.

We're seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to support delivering Projects in Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia beyond related to water resources, stormwater, floodplain modeling and mapping, dams, ecosystem restoration, water quality, and more. Projects will include planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, design, construction services, and special and innovative projects.

As a Water Resources Project Manager, you'll be leading a team of highly qualified and motivated engineers, interacting directly with clients to develop and deliver technical solutions, and mentoring ambitious engineers. We'll ask you to grow your career by acting as a highly competent seller-doer that will be empowered to develop and manage projects in a trusting and supported environment.

We'll rely on you to assist with business development activities with key clients resulting in acquisition of new projects. You'll effectively lead and manage project teams throughout all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout; consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in each contract.

Using your water resources technical expertise, you'll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

You'll help others discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role will keep our company connected, and we'll support you with what you need to be successful.
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•A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
•Substantial years' experience in project management and delivering water resources, stormwater, ecosystem, or related projects.
•Experience in design, development of construction documents (construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates), and providing services during construction.
•Licensed Professional Engineer in Maryland, DC or Virginia

Ideally, Here's What You'll Also Have:
•A Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or a related engineering discipline.
•Experience serving various Maryland, DC, and Virginia clients and leading business development activities.

This position requires an experienced engineer to serve as a Project Manager in the field of water resources and heavy civil projects with an emphasis on dams and levees. Candidate will be responsible for leading the analysis, design, and preparation of technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The Candidate will work independently as well as plan and supervise work of teams of professionals and technicians in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Interest and ability to supervise, coach and mentor staff is strongly desired. The position involves client interaction and a commitment to client service. The position also encompasses business development activities, including proposal preparation, client visits, and some marketing activities.

Serve as Project Manager for large complex projects. Direct and supervise studies, investigations, and designs. Define tasks to be conducted by others, and provide general supervision, review, and approval throughout each project to ensure continuity, consistency, and quality. Maintain effective communications with client, client's staff, and regulatory agencies. Provide supervision of a multi-discipline team of engineers, CAD technicians, designers, drafters, scientist, etc., requiring intergroup and interoffice coordination and external consultant management. Keep the project team abreast of all project activities, responding promptly to needs, problems, or requests. Evaluate and analyze design decisions to ensure objectivity, soundness of design, and impact of those decisions on schedule, budget, and needs. Responsible for collecting, correlating, and preparing recommendations and conclusions for reports. Participate in the preparation and implementation of design contracts. Track project financials and perform monthly reporting and preparation of status reports. Develop and maintain the project schedule. Maintain timeliness and technical correctness of a project to ensure high-quality work that meets the client's budget and expectations. Remain up to date on applicable regulations and related technological advancements. Investigate new areas of technology or new applications of existing design and construction techniques.
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Qualifications

10+ Years' Experience in engineering of dams, levees, and hydraulic structures. Education - B.S. degree in Engineering (minimum); M.S. in Engineering or Business Management (preferred). Excellent communication skills - both technical writing and oral. Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work. Registered with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers or capable of obtaining license in less than six months.


At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We've built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

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Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.