Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Brown and Caldwell is seeking an engineer with experience managing and executing water and wastewater projects in our Midwest Area. In this role, you will utilize your design and project management expertise to deliver high quality projects and develop strong client relationships.  Specific work can include facility planning, design, regulatory compliance, field investigations, report writing construction engineering and other tasks on current and future projects in St. Paul, MN and across the Midwest Area. Client service and support for marketing and proposals will also be included in this role. This position will be based out of our office in St. Paul, MN.

When you join Brown and Caldwell you will enjoy a unique and welcoming culture and we are proud that many of our employees have been with us a decade or more. You will find that we offer a non-hierarchical, collaborative, and supportive environment, allowing you to do your best work.

Detailed Description:

• Manage and execute work for water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Manage all phases of project delivery including planning, design, and construction.
• Effectively manage project resources to meet or exceed scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Apply engineering analyses and calculations to support design decisions.
• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams, providing overall project management and design coordination.
• Interface directly with clients to understand and meet project needs and expectations.
• Develop and execute effective quality assurance and quality control programs
• Apply experience and technical expertise in problem solving and decision making, resulting in the best solutions for our clients.
• Prepare and make presentations for clients and public meetings
• Provide coaching and mentoring of junior staff
• Utilize internal project management tools and resources.
• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency
• Lead business development pursuits related to water and wastewater opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience:

• B.S. degree in related engineering field (Civil, Environmental etc.) required
• M.S. degree in related engineering field with a focus on wastewater and water treatment facilities, preferred but not required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater engineering and consulting required
• PE in Minnesota, or ability to obtain one through reciprocity within 6 months
• Strong understanding of engineering principles related to water/wastewater distribution, conveyance, and treatment
• Strong project management skills
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred
• Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentations experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record is required
• Ability to successfully manage clients and projects in a collaborative fashion and interface with Brown and Caldwell’s local, regional, and national technical staff as well as help mentor junior staff
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A:

Salary: $118,000 - $161,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

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 previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, 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.

Salary : $118,000 - $161,000