What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER RESOURCE PROJECT MANAGER position at GZA GeoEnvironmental?
Job Title :
Project Manager / Technical Specialist (Water Resources)
Office : Metro-Boston
GZA is growing its water resources practice, primarily in the areas of riverine and coastal hydrology and hydraulics, extreme flooding evaluation, natural hazard risk management, and climate change adaption and resilience, and dams / levee assessment and design. We are currently seeking a Project Manager (PM) or Technical Specialist (TS) to Senior Project Manager (SPM) or Senior Technical Specialist (STS) Level Civil / Water Resources Engineer for our practice based in the Norwood, Massachusetts office. Candidates closer to GZA's other offices including Providence, New York City, and metro Detroit will also be considered (please visit gza.com / office-locations for other office locations).
The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced civil engineering or hydrologist consulting professional with hydrologic and hydraulic expertise, civil engineering design skills, technical analytical skills, and experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Experience with project management, construction phase engineering experience and regulatory knowledge in the Northeast is also advantageous. The qualified candidate must have strong leadership skill with the potential for building business development skill to grow our ability to generate project leads and build and sustain client relationships. The position offers great potential for professional growth in an exciting working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to water resources and dam / levee-related projects.
Our Water Resources Engineers work on a wide variety of projects including, but not limited to, rainfall / runoff analyses, climate change projections and vulnerability assessment to support climate resilience plans and projects, flood control designs, two-dimensional hydrologic, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic computer modeling, hydraulic structure design including hydropower restorations, stormwater analysis, dam / levee safety engineering, dam removal and ecological restoration, and related environmental permitting support. A sound knowledge of engineering principles relating to design and construction of civil projects, stormwater systems, dams, and other water infrastructure, is essential for this position. The successful candidate must have a strong civil background to support planning, design, and construction management activities for a variety of projects.
This is an in-person position that requires direct interaction with clients and the ability to manage and mentor GZA existing staff of project-level engineers. You will also work closely with GZA's Hydrology & Hydraulics and Climate Change Practice Area Lead in training staff and developing water resource services in our offices in the greater Boston area, the mid-Atlantic, and Great Lakes regions.
Key Duties :
- Working with GZA's Water team in a collaborative manner to successfully complete projects
- Conducting / reviewing hydrologic / hydraulic engineering technical analyses / calculations
- Providing technical input for permit application packages
- Communicating effectively and efficiently with clients and team members
- Preparing reports with Principal guidance and review
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About our GZA Metro-Boston (Norwood, MA) Office :
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA's experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.
GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age, or other protected status.
