Wastewater /Water Treatment Systems Project Manager

Wastewater/Water Treatment Systems Project Manager

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients. For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 800 professionals working in 14 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us. GPD Group is once again in a growth position and is excited to add a Wastewater/Water Treatment Systems Project Manager to our team in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

GPD Group believes in an organic growth model that is supported by our stellar reputation in the industry. While this particular posting is focused on Wastewater/Water Treatment systems, GPD Group is a full-service engineering and L/A firm in the water market. We collaborate directly with the communities we serve for water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater, water/wastewater treatment systems, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, green infrastructure, stream restorations, parks, landscape architecture, environmental regulatory programs, dam engineering and FEMA hazard mitigation and disaster response.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional registration in the State of Pennsylvania is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with aging and complex infrastructure projects particularly involving wastewater pipeline and/or treatment systems in Pennsylvania.
• Extensive experience in water/wastewater infrastructure assessment, land planning, sustainability, design, and implementation.
• Extensive experience developing and overseeing project scope, schedule, and fees for new projects and additional scope/services requested by clients that yield successful projects for clients and the Company.
• Proficient understanding of asset management and treatment design hydraulics, inspection, condition assessment, and proper repair/rehabilitation design.
• Experience leading, mentoring and empowering engineers newer in their career.
• Experience managing and maintaining client relationships and drive to build new client relationships.
• Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural sub-teams.
• Enjoys taking on a leadership role not only as a technical expert in our field but as a servant leader in the community and within the company.
• Thrives in a collaborative project environment and enjoys all forms of communication while working with clients and team members (virtual, in-person, phone).
• Enjoys developing and nurturing strong client and sub consultant relationships.
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management in our Water group provides the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders and in a wide variety of services that encompass our discipline in the development of water infrastructure projects: this includes complete A & E design, survey, environmental assessment, field services, water distribution, sewer collection, water/wastewater treatment, pump stations, and stormwater projects.
• Technical oversight: managing the data research compilation process, analyzing, and correlating scientific and engineering data to recognize discrepancies in results and identifying the possible solutions and risks associated with them.
• Client Engagement and Management offers a chance for the Project Manager to develop and build programs and client relationships to grow this team: this includes understanding clients' needs and how they translate into specific scope and reporting systems. This person will not only meet revenue goals but actively seek out opportunities to exceed expectations.
• Mentoring and developing the Water team to further our success in the industry: this includes not only civil engineering and technical training but empowering those teammates to find their passion and skills in our industry and translating that to continued career success.
• Administrative oversight: using Key Performance indicators, this includes developing, communicating, and tracking workflow tasks, scheduling, championing GPD's quality assurance and client standards, and ensuring that project documents are consistent with project plans and within schedule, scope and budget.

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit