- Location
- Atlanta, United States of America · Alpharetta, GA · Chattanooga, TN · Savannah, GA · Nashville, TN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
Overview:
The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of large-scale and complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public, private, and special-purpose utility district clients. This role is accountable for client satisfaction, long-term partnerships, and the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary client contact for major projects, ensuring satisfaction, trust, and repeat business.
• Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, proposals, and contracts.
• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and performance oversight.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including plans, reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to utility provider requirements.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocations across multiple assignments.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews, constructability evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Represent the firm at client presentations, board meetings, and public hearings.
• Lead business development efforts including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, and account growth.
• Support firmwide initiatives related to staff development, standards, and best practices.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in water and wastewater system design and project management.
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex utility projects and special-purpose utility district clients.
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction for water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and expand client accounts.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
