What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Municipal and Water/Wastewater (PE) position at Cowan Group Engineering?
Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) seeks an exceptional and highly motivated Municipal and Water/Wastewater Project Manager (PE) to lead a variety of public and private projects that contribute to the resilience and sustainability of water resources in communities. We are looking for a team-oriented leader who fosters a positive work atmosphere and has a history of completing projects on time and budget.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules in collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, technicians, and subcontractors, to achieve project deliverables and milestones.
- Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to inform project planning and decision-making processes.
- Prepare comprehensive project proposals, plans, specifications, and engineering reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Oversee the design and development of water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, collection systems, and related infrastructure using engineering software tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, permitting authorities, and utility providers to obtain necessary approvals, permits, and clearances for project implementation.
- Monitor project progress, budget expenditures, and resource allocations, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Conduct regular project meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to communicate project status, address issues, and resolve conflicts.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
Job Requirements:
Who We’re Looking For
- Professional Engineer with a valid/active State of Oklahoma Professional Engineer license
- Degree from an ABET-accredited university
- 5 years of combined experience in municipal design for projects involving transportation, water, wastewater and other public infrastructure
- Proven record of delivering superior project management and client service
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and MS Office
Benefits
- 100% company-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees
- Four weeks of paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Fun culture with company-sponsored events and outings
Who We Are
CGE is a rapidly-growing engineering firm located in Oklahoma City with 50 employees. Since inception in 2012, our business culture has been guided by innovative thinking, open and honest communication, and investing in staff through training and job enrichment. Our company profile is diversified to meet the challenges of the economy as we provide program management, planning, civil/site design, water/wastewater, transportation, land survey and construction management services to federal, state and local clientele. We strive to put the client first, and that starts with our team of employees. With us, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a team. We provide opportunities for accelerated growth (personally and professionally), and we like to have a little fun, too!
This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license. CGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
