Senior Wastewater Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Senior Wastewater Project Engineer/Manager for our Sacramento, California office. As part of our design and process teams, you will be involved with a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects. This will encompass all phases of design, including conceptual/feasibility evaluations, project management, preparation of design reports, permitting, development of construction drawings and specifications, and support of construction services.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,400 employees in 90+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. 
• The Sacramento Hazen office is a welcoming, growing team made up of both young professionals and experienced staff who enjoy staying connected through year round activities outside the office.
• With a central location, the office offers easy access to nearby communities and flexible living options.
• Employees also benefit from close proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and destinations including Lake Tahoe and Napa Valley.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing technical treatment strategies, selecting treatment processes, developing process design criteria, and delivering projects.
• Direct coordination and collaboration with clients.
• Coordination with internal technical specialists in all practice areas and discipline design professionals for project delivery.
• Evaluate progress of the project staff and results obtained and recommend changes to achieve overall project objective
• Planning, design, permitting, and construction of wastewater-related projects. 
• Manage interdisciplinary teams to effectively meet the client’s needs 
• Task responsibilities will include project management, preparation of assessment and design reports, performing design calculations, equipment sizing/selection, preparation of construction documents, and support needs for construction management/commissioning.  
• Fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel.
• Candidate shall also be able to lead business development activities including preparation of proposals and presentations. 
• The position will lead to an increasing level of client development and management commensurate with experience, supported by our local office and firm-wide technical resources
• Business development activities including making site visits to pre-position for projects, participating in proposal preparation and project interviews, developing scope, schedule, and budget for approved pursuits, and leading pursuits for wastewater projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering
• PE license (California preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in the field of wastewater-related infrastructure, including project management (planning, design, and construction)
• Experience in successfully delivering projects spanning multiple years in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams 
• Proficient in all MS Office based computer software 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and capable of interacting effectively with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies 
• Self-starter with attention to detail 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Must be capable of presenting complex issues to nontechnical people 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Experience managing projects with fees of $2M or more
• Experience negotiating multiple contracts with clients
• Experience recruiting staff
• Engagement in professional society leadership roles
• Familiarity with CADD, GIS, Revit, and/or other software

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location

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