Senior Project Manager, Industrial Water

Industrial Water Senior Project Manager (SPM) The Industrial Water (IW) Senior Project Manager (SPM) position is charged with leading the growth and development of the Technology Market Sector within BC's Private Sector Business Unit (PSBU) and applying knowledge and expertise in water and wastewater engineering, client services and project management. The SPM will achieve the firm's prominence in IW through best technical, project management and client services practices, strategic vision, persuasive leadership and coordination with multiple groups within BC. The SPM is an engaged, action-oriented position who makes decisions based on expertise and experience, instinct, and coordination with PSBU leadership. The SPM will develop and implement project delivery strategies and tactics in collaboration with PSBU, Design Services and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) leaders. The SPM role works to plan, execute and oversee projects to completion on time, within budget, while meeting quality standards and health and safety requirements. The role works closely with cross‑functional teams to define project scope, set objectives, allocate resources and develop detailed project plans. The role monitors progress, manages risks and change, resolves challenges and communicates with stakeholders to provide regular updates. The role typically manages mid‑size to large projects and is expected to independently deliver results with minimal supervision, while progressively increasing revenue responsibility. Responsibilities Responsibilities include the following for delivering day‑to‑day operations for mid‑size to large‑scale projects: Project team leadership expectations Set direction : Support defining objectives, decision‑making processes, schedules, budgets and success factors. Assist team by providing clarity on objectives, decision processes, schedules and budgets, and critical success factors the client is trying to achieve. Communicate : Help establish effective communication methods for team stand‑ups, technical/design decisions and client interactions. Support Team Motivation : Assist in empowering team members, resolving conflicts, providing feedback and celebrating success. Establish Trust : Demonstrate integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty and transparency. Create a safe environment : Support an atmosphere where ideas and creativity thrive. Embrace thought and experience diversity : Support an environment where diverse backgrounds, geographies and perspectives are heard, respected and considered. Develop team members : Support team development by contributing to continuous learning, skills development and mentoring. Execution of BC's project delivery requirements Scope : Collaborate and prepare detailed scopes of work to set clear expectations and prevent overruns. Develop clear assumptions, limitations and realistic expectations. Schedule : Collaborate on development and maintenance of project schedules to provide timely resource allocation and delivery. Recommend and assist implementation of schedule delay mitigation measures. Budget : Develop and collaborate on work breakdown structures and project budgets aligned with scope and schedule. Manage budget on project to meet the financial plan. Quality Management : Create, implement and monitor quality management plans and processes to enhance client trust and minimize deficiencies. Change Management : Identify and manage internal and external changes to mitigate risks. Prepare the scope and budget for the change and gain client endorsement and approval. Risk Management : Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and perform ongoing monitoring throughout the project lifecycle. Escalate risks and prepare mitigation strategies. Health & Safety : Lead by example and follow BC policy and client requirements for health and safety. Lead development and implementation of health and safety plans per project requirements. Manage external resources : Include third parties/vendors to deliver on their contracted scope, quality and budget. Delivery of project and business performance metrics: Lead achievement of project goals related to scope, schedule, budget and quality. Monitor profitability through routine earned value analysis, compliance, business revenue forecasting and timely invoicing/collections. Client service and sales/marketing support and engagement: Build successful relationships with clients, collaborate with client service managers and project teams to assess client satisfaction and monitor and share clients' critical success factors. Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. Mentorship May provide mentorship, guidance, support and knowledge sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow in their roles. Skills and Competencies Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools and techniques. Proven ability in project planning and management, including budget, risk, contract, change and quality management and safety leadership. Advanced understanding of quality and change management tools, techniques and processes. Comprehensive understanding of contract management and client service. Strong business acumen and ability to align project outcomes with business goals. Excellent client service skills and ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. Proven team/staff management skills to build and maintain strong staff relationships. Proven ability to identify and cultivate opportunities with existing clients. Experience Typically a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience managing mid‑size to large projects with progressively increasing responsibility. Competency in development and monitoring of moderate project schedules. Competency in development and monitoring of moderate project budgets. Competency in risk management. Experience leading cross‑functional teams. Proven experience in project planning, risk and change management, and contract management of mid‑size projects. Previous experience applying specialized knowledge in project management to deliver solutions for clients. Education A bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, business administration or equivalent relevant experience is required. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure for the data center industry. MS in engineering and/or MBA. PE registration. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High level of emotional intelligence. Process engineering. Design delivery. Technology market perspective. Nation‑wide experience and network and willingness to travel throughout the US. Strong client contacts – client‑friendly manner, respected by clients, adept at discerning and managing client expectations. Strategic, open‑minded thinker – ability to think beyond standard Brown and Caldwell boundaries and assumptions, tireless in getting additional information to develop possible strategies. Strong competitor knowledge and focus – develop competitor evaluations and strategies. Can‑do approach – pragmatic and enthusiastic. Demonstrated team player and builder. Recognized in client organization associations and in professional engineering circles. Proficient in managing and delivering projects. Capable of understanding and applying technologies commonly used in industrial water applications. Salary Range The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may vary depending on skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future. Location A: $117,000 – $159,000 Location B: $128,000 – $175,000 Location C: $140,000 – $191,000 Benefits and other compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long‑term care insurance. #LI‑Remote Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown and Caldwell