Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

The role

You will serve as a lead project manager for the Water/Wastewater team. You will manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules while providing direction and mentorship to team members.

What you will do

• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets and track progress.
• Manage complex contract negotiations.
• Lead project plan execution by assembling and managing teams.
• Serve as primary liaison between all parties involved in a project.
• Monitor progress and measure project performance.
• Manage change requests and execute risk management techniques.
• Coordinate detailed reviews of technical work.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Document all project deliverables and maintain comprehensive records.
• Mentor and supervise staff on project management best practices.

Required qualifications

• Associate degree with equivalent experience or Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related area.
• Minimum of eight years of project experience within an applicable field or discipline with increasing responsibility.
• Registered Professional Engineer required.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater services.
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities.
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• High-level organization, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related area

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Tailored development paths
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Wellness program
• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Bonus system that rewards performance

About the company

Olsson is an engineering and design firm that provides water and wastewater services. They focus on being responsive, transparent, and results-oriented.