Project Manager - Civil /Environmental Engineer - Water / Wastewater - DLZ Corporation

DLZ Corporation is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm serving public and private entities across the nation. As a multidisciplinary firm, DLZ provides engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition and materials testing. In 2016, DLZ was named Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest. In addition, DLZ is consistently ranked as one of ENR's Top 150 U.S. Design Firms. Our growth is a testament to the quality of our work and the satisfaction of our clients.

Our mission is to build on our reputation for excellence by becoming the preferred architectural, engineering, and environmental firm. We focus on meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and are known for our competence, integrity, and contributions to the people and communities we service and in which we live.

DLZ Corporation currently has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - Civil /Environmental Engineer - Water / Wastewater. This position is available in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, or Munster, IN. #

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Independently perform complex engineering, construction, and design assignments in the areas of drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater, applying specialized technical expertise and exercising professional judgment.
• Lead design projects, overseeing assigned personnel, managing cost and time schedules, and ensuring high-quality results.
• Design structures, systems, and equipment that involve intricate concepts and the resolution of complex engineering problems.
• Prepare reports, conduct studies on new engineering methods, codes, processes, and materials, and evaluate alternative systems and equipment.
• Develop construction cost estimates and coordinate field activities, including construction monitoring.
• Perform construction phase activities, including bid evaluations and review of Contractor's shop drawing submittals.
• Assist in business and project fee development for municipal drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater projects.
• Resolve problems and ensure the successful project turnover to the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain effective relationships with team members, departments, and divisions involved in the project.
• Control and review project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and reports, ensuring quality control.
• Monitor project fees and budgets, reporting any issues to appropriate managers.
• Prepare progress and special reports for staff and clients.
• Obtain client acceptance of work, coordinate completion of final project paperwork, and prepare final reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance.
• Plan and develop project scope, procedures, budgets, and overall project strategy.
• Engage in marketing and client development activities.
• Adhere to the company's Health and Safety Plan, performing all work in a safe and responsible manner.
• Act as a positive representative of the company, upholding its core values.
• Participate actively in civic and professional activities, societies, and organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 10 or more years of experience working on the design of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in the state of Indiana or the ability to obtain it within four months if licensed in another state.
• Experience with planning and designing drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater distribution, collection, storage, and treatment infrastructure.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Desired experience in construction document preparation and modeling.
• Ability to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites, adhering to applicable safety codes and requirements.