Job Description
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA 92612, USA
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Description
Brown and Caldwell, a national environmental engineering firm, has an exciting opportunity for a senior level Project Manager to join our diverse team to lead and manage projects for Los Angeles clients, such as MWD, LADWP, LABOE, LASAN, and LACPW. In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing water and wastewater projects, providing solutions for complex issues, utility management, business development, capital planning, design and engineering, and construction phase efforts.The ideal candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized and capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities.Detailed Description: Our Los Angeles office is currently seeking a project manager to join our team. You will play a key role on client service teams pursuing, managing and executing utility projects for the water industry (water, wastewater, and stormwater). The successful candidate will utilize their consulting, technical, and project management expertise to help ensure successful client relationships with our key clients in Los Angeles. This person will also work closely with firm-wide technical experts and marketing team, and senior leadership to strategize, capture and successfully manage and execute water projects. Additional responsibilities:- Develop and manage scope, schedule and budget and negotiate agreements
- Facilitate multiple, concurrent large and small project delivery and execution (including managing subconsultants) on time, on budget and with expected level of quality
- Interact with clients, other project managers, discipline leaders and assigned staff to confirm work is progressing per schedule and budget and that the work is being developed to the appropriate level of completeness and quality
- Engage and cultivate effective project teams to support understanding and delivering on client needs and expectations
- Simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences and prepare and present quick-pointed summaries for executives, clients and stakeholders
- Facilitate and lead change management and risk management for large projects or programs.
- Perform quality reviews for planning, engineering, administrative and construction tasks
- Manage permitting and project documentation
- Make Health and Safety a top priority; ensure compliance with company’s and client’s health and safety programs
- Supervise and mentor multiple individuals and teams
Desired Skills and Experience:
- BS Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field) required. MS degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience with large municipal water/wastewater utility engineering
- Professional in Engineering (PE) in California or ability to obtain California registration within 12 months of hire
- Candidate must have excellent verbal/written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work well both independently and in team environment
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Teams, Outlook).
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute a plus
- Previous proven and successful project management experience on large municipal projects as either the lead or in an assistant project manager role with ability to obtain direct client references
- Strong planning experience through design and construction of large municipal and/or federal facilities
- Strong communication skills i.e. ability to communicate orally and in writing - across functions and teams, up and down the chain of command
- The ability to influence people to get things done
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to proactively resolve conflict
- Highly motivated self-starter with a passion to accomplish results
Travel Required
Yes. Up to 20% LocalEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)