Water / Wastewater Project Manager

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.SummaryProject managers are the first point of contact for any issues or discrepancies arising from within the heads of various departments. This position will be responsible for water/wastewater projects across Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma. 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 and 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.ResponsibilitiesPlanning, development, implementation, and evaluation with the management of a wide variety of projectsResolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departmentsMaintain the progress, mutual interaction, and tasks of various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure, maximizes benefits, and minimizes costsPrepares preliminary engineering reports, feasibility studies, master plans, environ- mental information documents and project performance work plans and reportsPrepares NPDES, ARDOT, ADEQ, and various railroad and other permitsPrepares engineering design drawings using field surveying data, reports, maps, drawings, and topographical and geologic dataConducts pre-construction meetings, pre-bid meetings, periodic construction meetings, prepares contractor pay requestsManages CAD, surveying, clerical and other support staff directly involved with the project to ensure adherence to standards and delivery of project on schedule and within budgetQualificationsBachelors degree in civil engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited college.Knowledge of ADEQ and ADH regulations, policies, and proceduresUnderstanding of Ten States StandardsThorough understanding of water and wastewater system infrastructure designShows initiative, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking skills, and exercises independent judgmentAbility to manage project schedules and budgetsStrong communication, writing, technical and analytical skillsAbility to interact with private and municipal clientsProficient in Microsoft OfficeAble to work with the AutoCad software suite, with an emphasis on Civil 3DCandidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the companys driving (MVR) policy. Preferred5 years of design experienceArkansas and/or Oklahoma P.E. licensure TravelMost travel is limited to short or day trips to visit jobsites, meet clients, etc. Overnight trips are generally not required.MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months employment) PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)Life Insurance and AD&D InsuranceFlexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending AccountHSA Savings AccountAdditional Optional Insurances Available