Senior Research Project Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

OVERVIEW:

The Senior Project Manager will join the Water/Wastewater team in Baton Rouge, LA. providing technical and design services in support of water infrastructure projects (i.e. water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection/pumping). Responsibilities will include conducting preliminary evaluations, preparing various reports, producing design drawings, technical specifications and preparing permit submittals for civil engineering projects.

We have a multi-year backlog of work for this role!

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:

• Manage and provide technical and design oversite in support of water infrastructure projects (i.e. water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection/pumping).
• Manage support staff, setting budgets and schedules, providing technical oversite, and providing QA/QC support.
• Manage design and plan production support of civil engineering design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team supporting water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure type projects.
• Monitor project metrics and provide input on invoicing to ensure that projects are profitable and hitting margins.
• Responsibilities will include: conduct preliminary and final engineering evaluations, assign project roles to an engineering support team, oversee design calculations and assessments, prepare various reports, oversee the production design drawings, prepare technical specifications, prepare permit submittals for civil engineering projects, and oversee construction of projects including field visits.
• Must be able to work as part of a project team.
• Be responsible for various tasks on several concurrent projects and must be able to follow these tasks through to completion within the allocated period of time and the monetary budget assigned.
• Communicate regularly with clients to determine project scopes, set deliverable expectations, and provide project updates.
• Stays up to date with municipal infrastructure plans and future projects to ensure that the firm is well positioned for new projects.
• Expected to stay current with design requirements for local, state, and federal permit agencies.
• Attend client/business meetings and give project presentations/updates.
• Preparation of studies/reports/presentations.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) registration or the ability to acquire a LA Professional Engineer (PE) quickly within 6-12 months of hire via reciprocity.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in the project management and the design of water/wastewater projects is preferred. 
• Must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficiencies with this software preferred.
• Candidates experienced with hydraulic modeling will be favored.
• Must be able to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time.
• Preferred candidate likely to be methodical, precise, and consistent, while enjoying some variety in work schedule and tolerant of change as work demands.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Solid communicator with strong writing and verbal skills, able to take and understand directives from client and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Technically competent, a team player and good communication ability.
• Must be self-motivated and work independently to complete work assignments but also able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be willing to stay after hours occasionally as required for public meetings, deadlines, business socials, client activities, etc.
• Interest in marketing/business development/project development/client relations.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record. 

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Preferably 10-15 years of experience in civil engineering water and wastewater design.
• Preferred experience includes project management, preparation of plans, profiles, cross-sections, elevations, structure sections, construction details, pipe routing, references, and perspective drawings. 
• Candidates with experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication with such agencies will be favored.
• Candidates experienced with design and plan production software including AutoCAD Civil3D, Revit, and/or similar products will be favored.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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