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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Science Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Science Project Manager, you need a solid background in scientific disciplines, project management experience, and typically a degree in science or engineering. Familiarity with project management software (like MS Project or Asana), data analysis tools, and relevant certifications such as PMP are highly valued. Strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating teams and stakeholders. These capabilities ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet scientific and organizational objectives.

What are Science Project Managers?

Science Project Managers are professionals who oversee and coordinate scientific research projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to established goals and standards. They work closely with researchers, scientists, and other stakeholders to plan, execute, and monitor project progress. Their responsibilities include managing resources, timelines, communication, and compliance with regulations. Science Project Managers often bridge the gap between scientific teams and administrative or funding bodies, helping translate scientific objectives into actionable project plans.

How does a Science Project Manager typically collaborate with research teams and stakeholders?

A Science Project Manager serves as the bridge between research teams, organizational leadership, and external partners. They facilitate clear communication by organizing regular meetings, ensuring milestones and deliverables are well understood, and addressing potential roadblocks early. This role often requires translating complex scientific concepts into actionable project plans and progress updates tailored for diverse audiences, including non-scientific stakeholders. Strong collaboration skills help maintain alignment, promote shared goals, and drive projects to successful completion.
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Project Manager- Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Project Manager- Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Garver

Fayetteville, AR

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

338th of 369 rated engineering

Job description

Garver’s Water Design Center in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to advance on water infrastructure specific projects. The Project Manager will lead a team consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and CAD technicians focused on the production of design phase deliverables including reports, studies, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans, details and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with clients to ensure their expectations of service are exceeded.
Specifically, responsibilities will include design and managing a variety of projects related to:
  • Water distribution including pump stations, storage facilities, and distribution mains
  • Wastewater collection including lift stations, force mains, and gravity sewers.
  • Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation
  • Water and Wastewater master planning
In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regional offices and regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.
Qualified candidates must have the following capabilities and the ability to perform the following routine functions:
  • Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
  • Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of multi-disciplined (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I amp;C) project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of various Water Business Line projects
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates
  • Be responsible for time management and work product quality
  • Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
  • Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
  • Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
  • Lead internal and external project workshops
  • Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team
  • Construction management, excluding construction observation, for local projects
About Garver's Water Design Center:
Staffed with multi-disciplined engineers, scientists, designers, and technicians, the WDC provides high-performance teams for technical expertise in all project areas to successfully deliver sound solutions and customized quality designs. The WDC was created to bring together every unique discipline necessary to design custom solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure, including civil, environmental, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, construction, applications, and operations.
Requirements
  • Must hold a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Must have 6 or more years of similar technical experience
  • Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any state and be able and willing to obtain NCEES record to obtain license in multiple states.
  • Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater projects
  • Must have a strong knowledge base of engineering principals related to water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Must have a basic understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation amp; control) required for the implementation of water/wastewater infrastructure improvements
  • Must have strong communication skills
  • Must be passionate about client service and the water industry
  • Must have a strong work ethic
  • Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Outlook
Preferred Skills:
  • Water and Wastewater consulting experience
  • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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