Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Local Service Lead in Scottsdale, Arizona to drive and grow our water/wastewater engineering practice. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team development, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive experience in design, management, and business development and at least 6 of those years in water/wastewater engineering, be licensed Professional Civil Engineers in Arizona (or eligible within 6 months), and possess a strong project management and team leadership background. With a focus on developing business strategies and advancing service initiatives, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of water/wastewater.

Requirements

Requirements

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan focused on short- and long-term growth • Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches • Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods • Implement and uphold high standards for our work products, from design standards to project reports, ensuring quality and consistency across the board • Represent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies • Lead business development activities • Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners • Negotiate contract terms and conditions • Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner • Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project • Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources • Review, interpret, and act upon business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivable • Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects • Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery • Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures • Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs • Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues • Grow, mentor and train staff

Required Skills

• Leader with experience in project management, team building, and technical leadership • Ready to guide our team with strategic insight and a commitment to excellence • Develop and implement marketing strategies, building client relationships • Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all organizational levels • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a deep understanding of the water/wastewater consulting business • Proven track record in operations, business development, and technical project management within the water/wastewater or related sectors • Ability to travel as needed to project sites and other Westwood offices nationwide