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WSP Global Inc.

Lead Water Resources Project Manager

WSP Global Inc., South Jordan, Utah, United States, 84095


This Opportunity

WSP is growing and we have an exciting career opportunity for a

Lead Water Resources Project Manager

to join our North Mountain Operations in our South Jordan, UT office.

We are open to an individual who has experience managing flood control, stormwater, and natural hazard mitigation projects.

We value diverse water resource experience to help grow the water service line with our team of talented engineers.

The individual will work closely with current leadership to develop existing relationships with municipalities, governmental, and federal agencies to identify projects and pursue business opportunities.

Successful project wins will be managed by this individual from project setup and kickoff, through execution of the project.

The individual will be assisted by the entire water resources team to provide value to the client and achieve successful project outcomes.

The WSP water team has an excellent reputation and ambition to grow and serve an increased client base in a growing business line.

This individual will have opportunities to manage water resources engineering projects for a variety of clients in Utah and across the western US.

What if you can do your most meaningful work shaping our future? With us you can.

Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?

We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.

We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals.

Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Your Impact

Work with Senior Engineer/Engineering Managers supporting our hydraulics and hydrology groups across the Southwest Mountain District

Join an established team completing projects that include tasks such as the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models of open and closed systems, flood hazard mitigation analysis, risk data analysis and GIS analysis

Manage and coordinate project staff and sub-contractors to ensure safe, cost effective, efficient, and timely completion of projects to meet and/or exceed client expectations

Oversee the development of project budgets, schedules and reports

Act as a technical professional resource for the successful completion of challenging projects

Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members.

Mentor and train junior personnel to become more prepared to take on additional roles and responsibilities

Develop and maintain communication channels with clients, stake holders, and internal personnel to ensure that work flows smoothly and provides first class engineering services

Pursue and grow clients in the public or private sector.

Participate in proposal efforts.

Gather up-to-date information firsthand at sites, meeting with clients and constantly monitoring work performances

Occasional travel to project sites in Utah and attend public meetings

May support transportation engineering, drainage engineering, stream restoration design, and floodplain management work

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree required; MS preferred

Utah PE

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred

7-10+ years of hydrology / hydraulics and water resources experience preferably with FEMA Risk MAP familiarity

Strong technical skills regarding hydrologic and hydraulic modeling approaches and commonly used software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, FEMA Risk Map Guidelines and Standards)

Strong knowledge of the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and implementation at the community level

Ability to pursue and develop clients in the public or private sectors.

Ability and willingness to travel to project sites primarily in Utah.

An individual who has other water industry experience such as stormwater or water/wastewater may also be a good fit for this opportunity if connected in the state of Utah

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Project management and/or business development experience

Must pass background check

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