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Wilson & Company

Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

Wilson & Company, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, 88005


Wilson & Company is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager, holding a Professional Engineer license, with at least 10 years of experience in Water/Wastewater engineering. The role, available in either our Las Cruces or El Paso offices, entails leading the technical delivery of projects, managing client expectations and relationships, overseeing project performance to manage schedule and budget, contributing to business development, and coordinating workloads across multidisciplinary teams. This position will oversee the design and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including systems for water supply and distribution, wastewater collection, treatment facilities, and effluent reuse.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Water/Wastewater engineering, covering a full range of services from planning and design to construction oversight. Proficiency in developing USDA-RUS compliant preliminary engineering reports, preparing construction documents, and coordinating bidding and construction processes is essential. The Project Manager will be responsible for the management of multiple large-scale, interdisciplinary projects, ensuring timely completion while managing project budgets and working collaboratively with engineers and operational leaders to allocate project workloads and provide status updates. A strong ability to foster relationships within the water/wastewater sector of Wilson and Company and across the firm is crucial for success in this position.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide technical direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed engineers, designers, and other production personnel who collectively range widely in experience. Comprehensive knowledge of engineering studies, reports, and design requirements needed to complete projects. Design of water systems such as storage tanks, booster pump station, transmission and distribution lines, groundwater wells, and water treatment facilities. Design of wastewater systems including collection systems, lift stations, force mains, and wastewater treatment processes. Design of effluent reuse systems such as tertiary filtration, storage, disinfection, pumping, and distribution. Familiarity and/or experience with federal and state funding programs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Lead the marketing and business development efforts for the water/wastewater team. Required Skills:

Leadership and Management Proficiency. High level of confidence and strong work ethic. Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Inherent high degree of interpersonal and effective communication skills. Desire to mentor, develop and work with younger professionals. Competence to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage a wide range of projects. Ability to develop and manage business relationships with private and public clients. Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university. Master's degree in a field directly relevant to water and wastewater treatment is considered a plus. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in municipal water infrastructure design. Active licensure in NM or TX, and ability be licensed in both states. Experience with modeling software, such as WaterCAD and SewerCAD is a plus. Active licensure in other states a plus. Experience in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D for design plan production is considered a plus.

Salary range:

$75,000 to $185,000

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us:

Wilson & Company has a rich history in multimodal transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 15 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-being. We have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

Wilson & Company is a federal contractor and subject to various health and safety regulations enforced by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as health and safety requirements of our clients. Wilson & Company is committed to complying with all regulations and requirements, which could include, but are not limited to, vaccination requirements, testing requirements, masking requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements. All regulations and requirements are subject to change, which could impact Wilson & Company policy and requirements for employees.