Gewalt Hamilton Associates Inc
Senior Project Manager I - Water Resources
Gewalt Hamilton Associates Inc, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States, 60061
An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager I to join our growing Water Resources team in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
How you will make an impact:
The Senior Project Manager will report to the Division Director and take on a leadership role to manage all responsibilities of assigned projects with our clients. They will lead the design of stormwater management systems, coordinate and assist other company divisions, and mentor and manage junior engineering staff assigned to projects. This role is an exempt, salary position.
Responsibilities:
Leadership role to fully manage all contractual responsibilities of assigned projects with our clients.
Project Manager to lead the design of stormwater management systems, drainage studies, watershed planning, plan preparations, specifications, and other related tasks. Such work may include coordinating and assisting other company divisions such as Site Design, Transportation, Municipal, Survey and Construction Divisions.
Mentoring and management of junior engineering staff assigned to projects.
Client management and team coordination with other engineers, technicians, and other design professionals as necessary to perform work.
Attendance and management of meetings with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, sub-consultants, other in-house team members, and contractors.
Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and reports, drainage investigation, floodplain and floodway analyses, and design of stormwater management systems and Green Infrastructures.
Coordination and compliance with regulatory agencies and securing various construction permits and approvals.
Preparation of proposals, which include scope, schedules, and budget.
What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois.
Experience:
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred.
Valid Driver's License and registered insured personal vehicle.
10+ years of direct civil engineering design experience with an emphasis on the water resources field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be a project leader with a high level of proficiency in complex water resources projects.
Self-starting, detail-oriented individual, with organizational and interpersonal skills essential.
A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve.
The ability to manage multiple projects.
Strong self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
Proficient with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS.
High level of knowledge of federal, state, and local stormwater, floodplain and floodway requirements and experience in obtaining various regulatory permits.
ADA SPECIFICATIONS:The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.
May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
May require periodic travel up to 30%.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:GHA 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.
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.
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How you will make an impact:
The Senior Project Manager will report to the Division Director and take on a leadership role to manage all responsibilities of assigned projects with our clients. They will lead the design of stormwater management systems, coordinate and assist other company divisions, and mentor and manage junior engineering staff assigned to projects. This role is an exempt, salary position.
Responsibilities:
Leadership role to fully manage all contractual responsibilities of assigned projects with our clients.
Project Manager to lead the design of stormwater management systems, drainage studies, watershed planning, plan preparations, specifications, and other related tasks. Such work may include coordinating and assisting other company divisions such as Site Design, Transportation, Municipal, Survey and Construction Divisions.
Mentoring and management of junior engineering staff assigned to projects.
Client management and team coordination with other engineers, technicians, and other design professionals as necessary to perform work.
Attendance and management of meetings with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, sub-consultants, other in-house team members, and contractors.
Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and reports, drainage investigation, floodplain and floodway analyses, and design of stormwater management systems and Green Infrastructures.
Coordination and compliance with regulatory agencies and securing various construction permits and approvals.
Preparation of proposals, which include scope, schedules, and budget.
What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois.
Experience:
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred.
Valid Driver's License and registered insured personal vehicle.
10+ years of direct civil engineering design experience with an emphasis on the water resources field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be a project leader with a high level of proficiency in complex water resources projects.
Self-starting, detail-oriented individual, with organizational and interpersonal skills essential.
A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve.
The ability to manage multiple projects.
Strong self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
Proficient with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS.
High level of knowledge of federal, state, and local stormwater, floodplain and floodway requirements and experience in obtaining various regulatory permits.
ADA SPECIFICATIONS:The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.
May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
May require periodic travel up to 30%.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:GHA 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.
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.
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