Westwood Professional Services
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Westwood Professional Services, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Job Locations
US-TX-Austin
ID
2024-6329
Category
Civil Engineering
2nd Category
Project Management
Position Type
Regular
Division
Public Infrastructure
Overview
Project Manager - Water/WastewaterWestwood Professional Services, Inc.Westwood Professional Services, Inc . is seeking a Project Manager to join our Water/Wastewater Design team. Experience with leading projects including, but not limited water and wastewater, conveyance, pump stations, lift stations, storage tanks, and treatment processing design is preferred. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
Oversee the technical aspects of various projectsSupervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the projectDevelop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resourcesReview, interpret and act on business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivablesPrepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projectsDevelop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget deliveryComplete monthly project accounting and invoicingImplement and maintain QA/QC proceduresParticipate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIsResolve design conflicts and field construction issuesRepresent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agenciesWrite proposals and participate and/or lead interviewsGrow, mentor and train staffBuild relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partnersLead business development activitiesEnsures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalismRequired Skills
Outgoing, friendly, approachableExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal skillsProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to manage staff and direct resources effectivelyAbility to effectively communicate at all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to manage projects in a profitable mannerUnderstanding of alternative delivery methodsExtensive knowledge of conveyance, treatment and storage designs.Required Experience
BS in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)5-7 years as a Project Engineer (or equivalent)
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 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. 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.
Job Locations
US-TX-Austin
ID
2024-6329
Category
Civil Engineering
2nd Category
Project Management
Position Type
Regular
Division
Public Infrastructure
Overview
Project Manager - Water/WastewaterWestwood Professional Services, Inc.Westwood Professional Services, Inc . is seeking a Project Manager to join our Water/Wastewater Design team. Experience with leading projects including, but not limited water and wastewater, conveyance, pump stations, lift stations, storage tanks, and treatment processing design is preferred. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
Oversee the technical aspects of various projectsSupervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the projectDevelop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resourcesReview, interpret and act on business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivablesPrepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projectsDevelop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget deliveryComplete monthly project accounting and invoicingImplement and maintain QA/QC proceduresParticipate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIsResolve design conflicts and field construction issuesRepresent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agenciesWrite proposals and participate and/or lead interviewsGrow, mentor and train staffBuild relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partnersLead business development activitiesEnsures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalismRequired Skills
Outgoing, friendly, approachableExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal skillsProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to manage staff and direct resources effectivelyAbility to effectively communicate at all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to manage projects in a profitable mannerUnderstanding of alternative delivery methodsExtensive knowledge of conveyance, treatment and storage designs.Required Experience
BS in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)5-7 years as a Project Engineer (or equivalent)
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 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. 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.