Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Founded in 1912, STV is a leading national infrastructure-focused professional services firm, providing engineering, architectural, planning, environmental, program management and construction management services for transportation systems, buildings, water, energy and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 55 offices across North America. The firm is ranked 37th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. In 2022, STV signed the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) Pledge, becoming one of the first architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms to commit to advancing equity in infrastructure. Learn more at stvinc.com.

At STV, we strive to make our company an exceptional place to work. This includes taking the time to invest in and develop our people, providing valuable and innovative solutions for clients, and positively impacting the communities around us.

Our culture at STV is unique. We work hard and support each other in numerous ways. Whether it’s lending an extra hand on a project, volunteering throughout the community, playing on the same volleyball team together, or developing standards for clients that help save lives, we are making a difference and having fun while doing it.

We pride ourselves on being like a family. Many of our Employee Owners have spent decades or their entire careers at STV, which speaks to the loyalty of our people and the excellence of our company. It’s an environment where people truly care about each other and build lasting relationships with one another. We are more than a company. We are STV.

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Are you ready to take on an active leadership role to help win and execute water and wastewater projects in the Houston, Texas area with a team of enthusiastic professionals? If you are ready to take the next step in your career and build on your knowledge, skills and relationships you will want to fill this important role with STV.

STV’s Houston, TX location is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Water Practice Group. You’ll provide the ability to contribute immediately to Water and Wastewater (W/WW) project development and execution of varying sizes as part of a growing office.

As a Project Manager, you’ll perform project design engineering, project design staff oversight, quality control, project management, client development, proposal preparation and sales pursuits for W/WW treatment plant and conveyance projects in Texas. You’ll have a strong understanding of principles and theories of water hydraulics, pipeline mechanics and materials, operation and control, and installation means and methods. You’ll be responsible for performing all aspects of facility engineering. In this position, you’ll work under the supervision of the Houston Water Group Manager. Familiarity with and/or the ability and desire to use production tools, such as modeling software and computer equipment are a plus.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivering large and/or multiple projects on time, within budget and in conformance with the contract documents.
• Providing effective, skilled project management to help reduce the costs of delivering projects and adding value to the business by applying proven project management techniques.
• Assist in the execution of existing backlog and assist in the development of new work pursuits.
• Functions as a team lead for projects including acting as the liaison to internal departments as needed: plan, organize and direct design staff and key field positions.
• Execution of project designs and oversight of construction.
• Interface with the client to ensure expectations are identified and carried out.
• Responsible for project safety when part of our contract responsibility.
• Participates in corporate initiatives to assist in meeting the company’s goals.
• Assesses project requirements, while developing and recommending a sound approach or application to meet the needs of the project and client.
• Ensures that project deliverables satisfy project requirements and schedule.
• Determines, monitors and reviews costs, operational budgets, schedules and staffing requirements for projects.
• Manages and enhances project quality by providing ideas and suggestions to the team aimed at improving the effectiveness of their role and of the project activities in general.
• Establishes appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria.
• Facilitates the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders, and conducts status review meetings among project team members and clients.
• Supervise the work of others when assigned. Performs other incidental and related duties as required.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field of study.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and construction of W/WW facilities and/or infrastructure: planning, design and construction of potable water and wastewater treatment and conveyance design.
• Experience working with local municipalities and utility companies.
• Ability to utilize computer systems as a tool to effectively manage projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate the following skills: leadership, oral and written communication, planning, teamwork, decision making, judgment and problem solving.
• Experience with presenting and leading/participating in project meetings.
• Experience related to directing, coordinating, and supervising a staff: consisting of multiple Construction Managers, Office Design Engineers, Project Control Manager, Contracts / Procurement Manager and multiple Field Inspectors.
• Knowledge of scheduling, spreadsheet, document, and database software (such as Contracts Manager (Expedition), P3E, Microsoft Office package, and/or other related software).
• Knowledge of and experience in reviewing and understanding a contractor’s Safety Plan and QA/QC Plan.
• Experience in reviewing and overseeing a Document Control Plan, and development/ utilization of a Project Procedures Manual.

If you are intrigued by the challenge to lead our team in the effort to sell and execute water and wastewater projects in the Houston, Texas area, if you have a proven record of success, are innovative, like problem-solving and technical challenges, enjoy collaborating to find the best solution, and want to be in an environment where you are valued as you learn and grow – we would like to talk to you!

Compensation Range: $114,257.00 – $152,342.00

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.