Water Project Manager

Summary

Join Woodard & Curran's Rye Brook, NY office as a Project Manager/Engineer specializing in wastewater and drinking water projects. You will manage and execute projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with subconsultants. Responsibilities include scheduling and tracking project budgets, utilizing the firm's Project Management Framework, and communicating effectively with teams and clients. The ideal candidate possesses 8-15 years of consulting engineering experience, a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (M.S. preferred), and is a registered Professional Engineer in New York. The position offers a hybrid work option and a competitive salary. Woodard & Curran provides a supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

• 8-15 years of consulting engineering experience
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering. An M.S. Degree is preferred
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York (or ability to apply for reciprocity)
• The successful candidate will have project management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with municipal water systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects with demonstrated strong project management skills
• Well-versed in state and federal regulations
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope, budget, and schedules

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing work on wastewater and drinking water system design, planning, and construction projects by leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants
• Determining the overall delivery approach for projects. Partner with senior leadership to develop technical approaches to larger projects
• Scheduling and tracking project budgets, milestones, and deliverables
• Utilizing Woodard & Curran’s Project Management Framework to execute all projects
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors support project delivery
• Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or to observe the status of construction projects
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials
• Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran technical excellence standards are met
• Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects
• Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations
• Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations to stakeholders is a plus
• Familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment, distribution, and collection systems is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed; all employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of their own contributions and any employer matching contributions
• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued based on the number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience
• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related illness, injury, or medical procedure
• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately
• Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans
• The company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life
• DarioMind: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources
• LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Personify Health wellness platform
• Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books, and fees up to $5250 per year for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development