Project Manager

Overview

Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities. We are seeking a Project Manager to support our client growth and project demands in the Kansas City, Missouri area. 

As part of our team, you will align client needs with Carollo’s evolving capabilities and serve as a representative of Carollo with clients and regional water organizations.  You will work on projects related to municipal water/wastewater treatment plants, distribution/collection systems, and pumping facilities.  This will include projects related to master planning, asset management, condition assessments, infrastructure improvements, water quality studies, treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions, and critical water reuse projects that will create sustainable and resilient water supplies.

What makes Carollo different?  Water is all we do!  At Carollo you’ll make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo’s vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm and you’ll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.

Responsibilities

• Manages the successful execution of water and wastewater utility projects.
• Applies acute technical and project delivery knowledge to advise clients throughout the project life cycle.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse projects of various sizes and complexity, with full responsibility over design decisions and quality standards. Specific work will include preliminary design, detailed design, cost estimating, bidding, engineering services during construction, and project commissioning. Representative engineering tasks include the development of hydraulic calculations, treatment process evaluations and sizing, preparation and review of technical memoranda, design development and reviews, design management in coordination with discipline engineers (e.g. civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls), and QA/QC.
• Resources, supervises, and coordinates the work of staff engineers, drafters, technicians, and others who assist with specific assignments.
• Leads and oversees project teams in the planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning of projects of various sizes.
• Prepares reports, technical memoranda, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Maintains a culture of effective communication among project teams, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Partners with local business development teams to identify project opportunities and assists with proposal preparation, including project scopes and cost estimates.
• Minimal travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.
• 10-15 years of water and wastewater project experience.
• Experience delivering and managing water treatment, water transmission/distribution, water storage, groundwater wells, and master planning projects through planning, design, bidding and construction phases.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, and quality standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints.
• Ability to evaluate progress of staff and results obtained and recommend major changes to achieve overall objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Active in professional associations.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available.  Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.