Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

The Water Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Water/Wastewater Project Manager, with a focus in water/wastewater infrastructure in our Orlando office. This role within AECOM offers an exciting opportunity to focus on a mix of project delivery, client business growth, technical development, and working with experienced engineering staff by leveraging top notch regional and national water/wastewater expertise and capabilities to expand AECOM's Orlando area and Florida-wide business. The appropriately qualified applicant will be a seller/doer and will have the opportunity to manage and work with an established team of professional engineers on a variety of water, wastewater, and storm water design projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the execution of water engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies to meet client requirements and organizational goals.
• Coordinate project tasks, monitor progress, and adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful project delivery.
• Leading/conducting business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and serving as project manager on project deliveries
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to guide the design and engineering of water-related infrastructure projects (e.g., water treatment plants, stormwater systems, wastewater systems).
• Ensure designs are compliant with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong, positive relationships and ensuring their needs are understood and addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Regularly update clients on project progress, potential risks, and any changes to scope, budget, or timelines.
• Understand client objectives, anticipate needs, and provide strategic recommendations to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure clear terms, adherence to scope, and protection of project interests.
• Review and manage project budgets, ensuring that financial resources are effectively allocated and controlled.
• Oversee the invoicing process, ensuring that invoices are accurate, submitted on time, and aligned with contract terms.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring that issues are addressed proactively and solutions are implemented swiftly.
• Ensure project risks are communicated clearly to clients and internal stakeholders, along with contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure that all design and construction work meets required standards and specifications.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in client presentations.
• By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering successful water engineering projects that meet both technical and client expectations while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Work with senior members of our Water Business Line team to seek new municipal business opportunities
• Lead client related activities
• Participate in local community and industry related events
• Provide leadership and mentoring to local staff
• Communicate project tasks between offices high level of coordination and communication skills required.
• Makes presentations to clients and internally to staff
• Coordination with clients, sub-consultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public will be necessary to accomplish assigned objectives

Team Leadership and Mentoring

• Manage and mentor junior engineers and/or technicians, providing leadership, motivation, and career development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture, ensuring the sharing of knowledge and expertise across disciplines.
• Lead the resolution of conflicts or issues that may arise among the project team, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Leverage industry knowledge and client relationships to win new work and maintain a strong pipeline of potential projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering- preferably Civil or Environmental
• 6+ years of related experience, with progressive experience as PE/PM in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure engineering design, assessment and rehabilitation, conveyance, and pumping systems
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to successfully manage diverse teams
• Demonstrated business development skills and expertise
• Demonstrated client management and project management experience including delivering projects successfully, on time and on budget
• Due to the nature of work, must have a valid driver's license
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain Professional license within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Progressive experience in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure engineering design, assessment and rehabilitation, conveyance, and pumping systems water/wastewater
• Prefer candidates with 8+ years of related experience in
• Experience working in the Orlando area for water/wastewater/stormwater utilities is highly preferred
• Experience in managing and/or delivering projects by "alternative delivery" approaches a plus