Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville, TN, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and treatment plants
• Oversee project teams and coordinate efforts between engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and scopes to ensure alignment with client goals, regulatory requirements, and company standards
• Review technical designs and documentation prepared by engineering teams to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations
• Lead feasibility studies and infrastructure planning efforts to assess future needs based on population growth and development trends
• Evaluate and select appropriate treatment technologies and design approaches in collaboration with technical experts
• Develop and manage contracts, procurement processes, and administration activities
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to provide project updates, resolve issues, and align on expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all work adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, and coordinate necessary permitting and approvals
• Prepare and review technical reports, cost estimates, risk assessments, and other project documentation
• Conduct cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses to support infrastructure investment decisions and funding strategies
• Collaborate with business development teams on proposals, project scoping, RFP responses, and client presentations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience designing water treatment plants, in part or in whole, a plus
• 10+ years of experience in public infrastructure projects related to Water Resources field
• Project and / or Client Management experience is required
• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline water/wastewater projects of varying technical complexity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, as well as time management skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines and other assigned project parameters
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment 

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to work hybrid work schedule
• Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
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