Principal Project Manager, Wastewater

Gannett Fleming is looking for a dynamic Principal Project Manager offering strong technical and project management experience to join our Water/Wastewater practice in Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego) Successful candidates will use their technical and management abilities to plan, design and construct water/wastewater infrastructure in a dynamic team setting as well as to mentor junior staff.

The required skills include business development and project management leadership of integrated teams to satisfy client requirements, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality while increasing our backlog, project revenue and profitability with current and new clients.

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading medium to large scale projects with a customer-centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level. In the capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal wastewater infrastructure facilities.
• Client interaction, presentations and project coordination.
• Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinating work activities and communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and observation services
• Preparation of reports and permit applications
• Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers
• Demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or related field
• 15 + years of experience required in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects)
• Professional Engineer License in the State of California strongly preferred
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems
• Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities
• Experienced in client relations and business development
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM is preferred.
• Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans status or other characteristics protected by law.

Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego CA - Hybrid
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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