Project Manager – Water Wastewater Position Available In Sebastian, Arkansas

Project Manager – Water Wastewater 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 2120 South Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Reports to Department Head Supervisory Responsibility Directs design engineers, drafters, technical engineers, surveyors, and interns working on specific projects Summary Project managers are first point of contact for any issues or discrepancies arising from within the heads of various departments in an organization before the problem escalates to higher authorities, as project representative. This position will be responsible for water/wastewater projects across Arkansas. The Project Manager manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. The Project Manager approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project. In addition, the Project Manager monitors progress and performance against the project plan. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. Mentoring entry and mid-level engineers within the department. This position is also responsible for developing the project budget. Essential Functions

• Planning, development, implementation, and evaluation with the management of a wide variety of projects
• Resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments
• Maintain the progress, mutual interaction, and tasks various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure, maximizes benefits, and minimizes costs Competencies
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater systems
• Exercising independent judgment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Problem solving
• Time Management and Planning
• Strong communication, writing, technical and analytical skills
• Microsoft Office
• Critical Thinking Skills Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment and outside for site visits.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office equipment. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel Most travel is limited to short or day trips to visit jobsites, meet clients, etc. Overnight trips are generally not required. Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field Preferred Experience
• 5 years of design experience Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be eligible to work in the

United States Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person