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Water Resource Project Manager

LVI Associates
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2025
Job Description: Water Resources Project Manager
Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000


Experience: Minimum 7 Years


Key Roles and Responsibilities:


Project Management

  • Oversee all phases of water resource projects, from initial planning to final delivery.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.

Technical Leadership

  • Lead the design and implementation of water resource systems, including stormwater, flood control, and watershed management projects.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, permitting, and feasibility studies.

Client Engagement and Business Development

  • Identify and pursue new project opportunities in water resources engineering.
  • Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and scope-of-work documents for clients.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and exceptional service delivery.

Team Collaboration

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental scientists, civil engineers, and surveyors.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers in their professional development.
Required Skills and Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and water resource engineering principles.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in preparing technical reports, permit applications, and engineering drawings.
Software Proficiency:
  • Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM
  • Design Tools: AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS
  • Project Management Software: Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in water resource engineering, with demonstrated project management expertise.


Salary : $80,000 - $130,000

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