Senior Project Manager - #2866

Job Description

Job Description

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Water department to improve infrastructure with our Columbus or Cincinnati staff. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in civil and/or environmental engineering and five to ten years of related experience. PE license is preferred. Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work well with others. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule available after 30 days of employment.

• Provide project management, technical planning, design and construction support on various stormwater, water and wastewater treatment and collection system projects 
• Become the client manager for targeted key clients
• Actively participate in improving Wade Trim’s visibility and brand 
• Prepare engineering calculations and supporting analysis of alternatives 
• Develop and complete applications, permits, engineering reports and specifications 
• Prepare and review engineer estimates 
• Prepare design cost estimates 
• Conduct research and development for projects
• Monitor task budget and progress 
• Prepare project status and other reports 
• Communicate project details with other design engineers 
• Conduct project cost reviews 
• Promote sales
• Prepare and review scope, budget and schedule for project tasks 
• Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations 
• Conduct on-site inspections as needed 
• Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings 
• Attend various meetings including pre-design, plan review, pre-construction, professional organization, staff, etc. 
• Attend seminars and/or training classes 
• Maintain excellent client relations 
• Maintain a safe working environment

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required

• 15 to 20 years of related experience required
• Professional Engineer license required

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.