About this role
Job Description:
Overview:
The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of large-scale and complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public, private, and special-purpose utility district clients. This role is accountable for client satisfaction, long-term partnerships, and the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary client contact for major projects, ensuring satisfaction, trust, and repeat business. • Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, proposals, and contracts. • Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and performance oversight. • Review and approve engineering deliverables, including plans, reports, specifications, and calculations. • Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to utility provider requirements. • Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocations across multiple assignments. • Conduct QA/QC reviews, constructability evaluations, and risk assessments. • Represent the firm at client presentations, board meetings, and public hearings. • Lead business development efforts including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, and account growth. • Support firmwide initiatives related to staff development, standards, and best practices.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). • Minimum 8 years of experience in water and wastewater system design and project management. • Demonstrated success managing large, complex utility projects and special-purpose utility district clients. • Extensive knowledge of design and construction for water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities. • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring staff. • Strong communication and client relationship skills. • Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and expand client accounts. • Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.