Project Manager - Water Resources

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Water Resources (flood control) team in Las Vegas, Nevada. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.


A Project Manager will be expected to function collaboratively with our project management team on complex hydrologic analyses and hydraulic computations to support small and large-scale design projects. Duties include leading and guiding others to conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, preparing reports and technical memorandums, and preparing civil construction plans for stormwater infrastructure. Project types include due diligence, master planning, residential and commercial land development, and public and private infrastructure.


Our ideal candidate possesses comprehensive technical experience and demonstrates sound design judgment. They are committed to expanding their knowledge in leadership, project management, financial management, and business development. Ideally, this candidate has experience performing design services for public agency clients in addition to private developer clients.


Requirements

• Ensure office and company values, policies, and procedures are consistently followed.
• Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.
• Mentor, train, and supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel.
• Proactively communicate and engage with project managers and design teams.
• Oversee technical aspects of various projects with diverse design teams.
• Lead, oversee, and prepare hydrologic assessments to support drainage patterns and storm runoff and storm drain infrastructure recommendations for flood protection.
• Direct the preparation of schematic exhibits.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design.
• Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner.
• Develop project work plans and budget projections, and effectively deploy resources.
• Review, interpret, and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget deliveries.
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing.
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures.
• Write proposals and participate in and/or lead interviews.
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners.
• Lead business development activities.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals, and RFIs.
• Coordinate with governmental agencies, private developers, utility providers, and other external entities.

Required Skills:

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable, collaborative
• Organized, detail-oriented, and driven to produce high-quality work
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
• Understanding of alternative delivery methods
• Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
• Knowledge and experience with flood control project lifecycle, from preliminary studies through final design
• Advanced knowledge of various stormwater modeling software and drainage facility design.
• General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
• Proficient in the application of local/regional and national design standards.
• Track record of successfully delivering projects
• Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, and qualification packages
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
• Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in general civil engineering and stormwater modeling/design
• Local experience preparing drainage documents and construction plans for public works projects is preferred, but not required.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.


We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.


We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.