Project Manager - Water/Wastewater - Colliers Engineering & Design

HILGARTWILSON, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our growing company. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management and in water/wastewater analysis and design. HILGARTWILSON has extensive experience providing services on many of the Valley’s largest and most prestigious master-planned communities, retail, office, educational, healthcare, mixed use developments and public works projects.

The Water Infrastructure team at HILGARTWILSON focuses on water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public and municipal providers, private utilities, and developers throughout Arizona. Our work spans initial planning and design to construction phase engineering and startup support. We are looking to expand our team by adding talented staff who are passionate about applying their expertise on a variety of exciting projects and are eager for continued technical growth, career advancement, and opportunities to contribute to the firm’s success.

This position is based in Arizona, with the potential option of office-based work in Phoenix, the East Valley (Chandler), the West Valley  (Goodyear/Tolleson), or remote work from a mutually acceptable location within Arizona.

• Manages water/wastewater infrastructure projects from initial concept through final design, construction, and start-up.
• Oversees an engineering team in the production of construction documents for water booster pump stations, water storage facilities, groundwater treatment facilities, groundwater wells, sewer pump stations, reclaim water systems, and water and sewer mains.
• Responsible for quality control, schedules, budgets, and oversight of plan production.
• Responsible for the preparation of construction documents, including construction plans, basis of design reports, and technical specifications.
• Responsible for the preparation of water and wastewater planning and engineering documents in support of land development and site development projects, including hydraulic models and studies of water and wastewater systems.
• Coordinates with team members, staff, private utilities, municipalities, consultants, and clients.
• Responsible for project billing, project proposals and client satisfaction.
• Provides construction phase engineering support in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, engineer-of-record services, and startup and commissioning support.
• Delegates work and provides technical guidance to assure design is technically sound and cost-efficient.
• Processes plans and resolves issues with plan reviewers.

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience including project management experience.
  Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in AZ or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Sound engineering fundamentals, including hydraulic principles.
  Demonstrates strong technical skills and can prepare design on various water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection facilities planning and design, which may include pump stations, storage reservoirs, well sites, lift stations, water mains, and sewer mains.
• Computer skills required, with proficiency in MS Office Suite and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
  Displays innovative thinking and sound organizational, judgment, and technical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, quality of work, and client service.
• Self-motivated and able to manage and meet multiple critical deadlines.

Desired

• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Bentley Products (WaterCAD, SewerCAD, Hammer), and/or InfoWater.
• Possesses an understanding of state, local, and private utility engineering requirements.

At HILGARTWILSON, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are enthusiastic about this advertised role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities with the firm.

At HILGARTWILSON, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes military leave; employee referral and bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for hours in excess of 42 within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.

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