Senior Water / Wastewater Engineering Manager

2 Months ago • 10-15 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $150,000 PA - $200,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater for its Columbia, SC office, offering a hybrid schedule. The role involves leading the water/wastewater practice, managing project opportunities, and collaborating with a diverse team. Responsibilities include quality control review, talent development, serving as a Client Account Manager, supporting project delivery, applying best practices, and managing projects from inception to closeout, including budgeting, schedule, procurement, and client liaison. The candidate will be accountable for ensuring projects are constructed according to design, budget, and schedule, with primary fiscal responsibility.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
  • 10 years of relevant experience
  • 10 years in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure planning, design and construction management
  • 10 years of project management experience
  • 8 years of business development experience
  • Professional Engineer in South Carolina or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Good to have:
  • 15 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure planning, design and construction management in South Carolina
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex municipal Water / Wastewater projects, preferably in SC
  • Experience managing staff and leading multidiscipline project design teams
  • Experience presenting at professional conferences and leading technical workshops
  • Experience leading and mentoring a team of professionals
Perks:
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Leaves of absences
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible work options

Job Details

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater for immediate employment at AECOM‘s Columbia, SC Office with flexibility of having a hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will be leading AECOM's mature and growing water / wastewater practice in Columbia. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with the region's many water and wastewater utilities and supports AECOM's Water business to execute transformative projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Identifies, manages, and participates in key industry events that align with the growth strategy.
  • Creates and maintains a robust pipeline of project opportunities as documented and managed in AECOM’s client relationship management database.
  • Leads key pursuits, proposal reviews and interview preparation.
  • Collaborates with a strong and diverse team of capture managers, client account managers, project managers and technical practitioners.
  • Manages and provides quality control review of water/wastewater projects. Develops talent and support their career planning via AECOM’s goal setting and performance management system.
  • Serve as Client Account Manager for a few key clients in South Carolina.
  • Support operations and project delivery teams in exceeding key project performance goals.
  • Apply best practices to project delivery by leveraging technology and standard methodologies of the Technical Practice Network (TPN).
  • Directs and manages the entire project, guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface. 
  • Accountable for all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. 
  • Overall responsibility and management of project including but not limited to budgeting/schedule stage, procurement, through contract closeout. 
  • Position has primary fiscal responsibility and key liaison between client for assigned project.


 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • 10 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure planning, design and construction management.
  • 10 years of project management experience.
  • 8 years of business development experience.
  • Professional Engineer in South Carolina or ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months.
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 15 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure planning, design and construction management in South Carolina.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading complex municipal Water / Wastewater projects, preferably in SC.
  • Experience managing staff and leading multidiscipline project design teams.
  • Experience presenting at professional conferences and leading technical workshops.
  • Experience leading and mentoring a team of professionals.

 

Additional Information

This position does not offer sponsorship.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.


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