Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

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Are you ready to make a positive difference for our planet and join a dynamic group of professionals who have this common value? Our engineering and project teams are focused on providing resilient engineering designs for the United States' infrastructure. If this sounds appealing to you, then consider our Project Manager - Water/Wastewater opportunity. The position is based in Estero, FL and offers hybrid work/in-office. 

Our Florida Water Group is looking for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to manage municipal water/wastewater projects, including collection and conveyance systems, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, and rehabilitation. The successful candidate will have experience with permitting, hydraulic design, water distribution and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, and construction administration. 

Your Role: 

• Act as the primary point of contact for major municipal clients  
• Market existing and potential clients and assist in the preparation of proposals 
• Prepare and manage project budgets utilizing Tetra Tech’s Project Management tools  
• Effectively lead the planning, evaluation, and selection of preferred alternatives for multidisciplinary project teams 
• Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and analyses 
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, supporting documents, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. 
• Provide construction support services including meetings, site visits, etc. as needed. 
• Ensure standard engineering practices and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various reports and design projects 
• Perform engineering interpretation of specifications and drawings, recommending and documenting design modifications, and coordinating with the design team 
• Resolve questions, plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective and compliant manner      
• Work directly with Regional Manager and local staff to develop and manage clients and proposals as well as act as Project Manager on a variety of municipal projects 
• Proven track record of successfully bringing in and executing profitable assignments for clients 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering (master’s preferred)  
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Florida required, 
• 6+ years of experience with increasing responsibility in the municipal and industrial engineering markets. 
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record 
• Experience delivering technical and business presentations or willingness to be trained 
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and direct development of various size projects and pursuits with complex features 
• Ability to properly scope out new business or willingness to be trained 
• A strong grasp of industry trends, and strategic planning processes, and demonstrated success translating those into effective tactics 
• Ability to motivate and lead teams to implement plans for projects and client pursuits 
• Ability to oversee the preparation of key proposals and deliverables, and mentor junior engineers/staff for career development