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Brown and Caldwell

Senior Drinking Water Project Manager

Brown and Caldwell, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Senior Project Manager that is passionate about providing delivery leadership and team mentoring, leading pursuits, and serving as a technical resource on projects for our growing drinking water business. You will engage in water planning and design projects for some of the largest drinking water suppliers in the Northwest. Projects may include PFAS planning and design, groundwater treatment, surface water treatment design, water system planning, and climate change resiliency planning. BC’s drinking water team focuses on delivering solutions that enhance the adaptability, reliability, and resilience of our clients’ water systems for lasting, positive impacts on our communities. BC is an employee-owned company with strong leadership connectivity, and you will work on some of the most interesting projects in the water industry. Hybrid work from one of our local offices in the Pacific Northwest region (Portland, Seattle, Tacoma or Boise) is allowed. Detailed Description : Responsibilities

In this role you will serve as a Senior Project Manager for a wide variety of water related projects within our Northwest operation. You will work closely with our team of subject matter experts and design disciplines to deliver innovative water projects. You will apply knowledge of project delivery requirements, business acumen and metrics, project processes, management, resources, tools, and techniques for the purpose of planning, executing, monitoring, and delivering quality to our clients. You will demonstrate leadership, communication mastery, organizational aptitude, problem-solving and the ability to motivate and manage diverse project teams and develop new and existing clients. Delegate, sequence and oversee the work of technical staff and engineers performing planning and design projects. Lead client and internal meetings to advance project work as an effective communicator. Lead written reports and development of construction documents. Support achievement of project goals related to scope, schedule, budget and quality. Monitor profitability through routine earned value analysis and compliance, business revenue forecasting and timely invoicing. Assist with business development efforts including positioning and pursuits. Engage in PNWS-AWWA and selectively present at conferences and professional meetings to further represent BC’s brand. Serve as a mentor to mid-level and rising professional staff. Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of reports, memorandums, designs. Support the development of strategies for the water market sector in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Build successful relationships with clients, collaborating with client service managers and project teams to assess client satisfaction. Monitor and share clients’ critical success factors to ensure project success and client satisfaction. Leadership Expectations Set direction: define objectives, decision-making processes, schedules, budgets and success factors; help the team understand what is needed for success. Communicate: establish effective communication methods for team standups, technical/design decisions, and client interactions. Support Team Motivation: empower team members, resolve conflicts, provide feedback and celebrate success. Establish Trust: demonstrate integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty, and transparency. Create a safe environment: support an atmosphere where ideas and creativity thrive. Embrace diversity: support an environment where diverse backgrounds, geographies, and perspectives are heard, respected, and considered. Develop team members: contribute to continuous learning and skill development. Qualifications

Required:

Degree in civil or environmental engineering with experience in the design and delivery of water treatment projects. Engineers with other degrees (e.g., Chemical or Mechanical) will be considered if they have strong experience in municipal water treatment facility planning and design. Ability to obtain licensure in Washington and/or Oregon is required. Minimum of 15 years of progressively increasing responsibility in related experience in drinking water planning, design, and implementation. Experience leading or supporting competitive sales efforts with municipal clients. Strong written communication skills and experience producing technical reports. Proficiency with MS Word, MS Teams, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficiency in schedule development and management using MS Project. Ability to work in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications 20+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in related experience in drinking water planning, design, and implementation. Experience managing and delivering water system and/or treatment planning and design projects in the role of project manager. Salary and Location Salary ranges are based on location and may be modified in the future. Location A: $161,000 - $221,000; Location B: $177,000 - $243,000; Location C: $193,000 - $265,000. The applicable BC location will apply to you. If you have questions, please speak with your Recruiter. Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click to see our full list of benefits. About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 70 years, we have delivered leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice for clients and employees who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO / AAP Employer. Minorities / Women / Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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