Program Manager I Jobs in Hialeah, FL (NOW HIRING)

Ardurra is seeking an Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Project/Program Manager to join our team in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
About Ardurra
Ardurra's innovative water/wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, manage, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively. This approach allows our clients to make smarter investments, resulting in lower life cycle costs and additional benefits.
As a recognized leader in Florida and the Southeast's water industry, our projects encompass water and wastewater infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients, focused on resiliency and sustainability. Ardurra offers a comprehensive range of water and wastewater engineering services to support utility system planning, design, construction management, and overall turn-key implementation. We have the capability to support projects of all sizes and scopes within a flexible and innovative team environment.
Primary Function
This position will lead the planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive, on-going city-wide sanitary sewer I&I reduction program that will benefit the client operationally, economically, and environmentally. The candidate will be in charge of program oversight, development of policy updates related to I&I reduction, data collection & analysis, flow monitoring, strategic I&I assessment & reduction plan, community outreach, sanitary sewer evaluation surveys (SSES) including smoke testing, manhole inspections, night flow isolation and targeted CCTV, cost-effective corrective action plans, bidding assistance and CEI support, among others.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of progressive experience in the municipal water/wastewater field of engineering including I&I abatement, cost effective planning and engineering, and asset management systems.
Primary Duties:

• Planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive city-wide sanitary sewer I&I reduction program
• Assist the client in successfully achieving the program's goal of: identifying, mitigating, and preventing excess water from entering the sanitary sewer system
• Management and oversight of: SSES; I&I mitigation night flow testing, GPDIM calculations, night flow isolation, smoke testing; I&I repair analysis and prioritization; construction administration & inspection services
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple client departments, the program team, and subconsultants to support and deliver program-related tasks
• Candidate must be self-motivated and able to lead and assist the program team in completing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Prepare and/or supervise and review engineering reports, opinions of probable cost and recommendations
• Maintain and supervise completed project files and proper document control
• Coordinate and manage complete project life cycle from assessment, to planning, procurement, and construction
• Project/program management, administration, invoicing and resources management

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required
• 10 or more years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Registered as a PE in the State of Florida
• Proven experience with planning, development, implementation, and management of a sanitary sewer I&I reduction programs
• Negotiation of Sewer Consent Orders is preferred
• NASSCO Certification preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate
• Relevant technical expertise
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, our culture is what truly distinguishes us from our peers. We foster a collaborative, family-oriented culture, and environment where work is not only challenging and rewarding, but also engaging and enjoyable.
We are deeply committed to the growth and success of our staff, investing in professional development through initiatives such as Ardurra Academy and our industry-leading Leadership Program. Our intentional, people-first culture is built on valuing individuals, supporting diverse and meaningful career paths, and equipping employees with the tools and resources they need to thrive.
At Ardurra, we prioritize employee engagement, career satisfaction, and work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements, generous time-off programs, and benefits designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We are not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
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