Senior Project Manager

OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Manager will join the Water/Wastewater team in Baton Rouge, LA, providing technical and design services in support of water infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection/pumping. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary evaluations, preparing reports, producing design drawings and technical specifications, and preparing permit submittals for civil engineering projects.

Multi-year backlog of work available for this role.

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:

• Manage and provide technical and design oversight for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage support staff, establish budgets and schedules, provide technical oversight, and perform QA/QC.
• Manage design and plan production for civil engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Monitor project metrics and provide input on invoicing to ensure projects remain profitable and meet target margins.
• Conduct preliminary and final engineering evaluations.
• Assign project roles to engineering support teams and oversee design calculations and assessments.
• Prepare and oversee studies, reports, design drawings, technical specifications, and permit submittals.
• Oversee construction activities, including field visits and site inspections.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure tasks are completed within established schedules and budgets.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding project scope, deliverables, expectations, and project updates.
• Stay informed about municipal infrastructure plans and upcoming projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal design and permitting requirements.
• Attend client and business-development meetings and deliver project presentations and updates.
• Support marketing, business development, project development, and client relations.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to obtain a Louisiana PE within 6–12 months through reciprocity.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in project management and water/wastewater project design preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments across multiple projects.
• Methodical, precise, consistent, and process-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational, technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand client directives and coordinate effectively with design teams.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Willingness to work occasional after-hours events, public meetings, deadlines, business socials, and client activities.
• Interest in marketing, business development, project development, and client relations.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• 10–15 years of experience in civil engineering, particularly water and wastewater design.
• Strong project management experience.
• Experience preparing plans, profiles, cross-sections, elevations, structure sections, construction details, pipe routing, references, and perspective drawings.
• Experience obtaining permits from local, state, and federal review agencies.
• Direct coordination and communication with regulatory and permitting agencies.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, or similar design and plan production software.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and water/wastewater infrastructure design.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join an employee-focused organization offering a strong work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a multi-year backlog of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.