Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

STV’s Austin, TX location is seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager for our Water Practice Group. You’ll provide the ability to contribute immediately to Water and Wastewater (W/WW) project development and execution of varying sizes as part of a growing office.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll perform project design engineering, project design staff oversight, quality control, project management, client development, proposal preparation and sales pursuits for W/WW treatment plant and conveyance projects in Texas. You’ll have a strong understanding of principles and theories of water hydraulics, pipeline mechanics and materials, operation and control, and installation means and methods. You’ll be responsible for performing all aspects of W/WW engineering. Familiarity with and/or the ability and desire to use production tools, such as modeling software and computer equipment are a plus.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivering large and/or multiple projects on time, within budget and in conformance with the contract documents.
• Providing effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques.
• Assist in the execution of existing backlog and assist in the development of new work pursuits.
• Functions as a team lead for projects including acting as the liaison to internal departments as needed: plan, organize and direct design staff and key field positions.
• Execution of project designs and oversight of construction.
• Interface with the client to ensure expectations are identified and carried out.
• Responsible for project safety when part of our contract responsibility.
• Participates in corporate initiatives to assist in meeting the company’s goals.
• Assesses project requirements, while developing and recommending a sound approach or application to meet the needs of the project and client.
• Ensure that project deliverables satisfy project requirements and schedule.
• Determine, monitor, and review costs, operational budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements for projects.
• Manage and enhance project quality by providing ideas and suggestions to the team aimed at improving the effectiveness of their role and of the project activities in general.
• Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria.
• Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conducts status review meetings among project team members and clients.
• Supervise the work of others when assigned.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field of study.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and a minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and construction of W/WW facilities and/or infrastructure: planning, design and construction of water and wastewater treatment and conveyance design.
• Experience working with local municipalities and utility companies.
• Ability to utilize computer systems as a tool to effectively manage projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate the following skills: leadership, oral and written communication, planning, teamwork, decision making, judgment and problem solving.
• Experience with presenting and leading/participating in project meetings.
• Experience related to directing, coordinating, and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of scheduling, spreadsheet, document, and database software (such as Microsoft Office package, and/or other related software).

If you are intrigued by the challenge to join our team in the effort to sell and execute water and wastewater projects in the Central Texas area, if you have a proven record of success, are innovative, like problem-solving and technical challenges, enjoy collaborating to find the best solution, and want to be in an environment where you are valued as you learn and grow - we would like to talk to you!

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.