Contract/Project Manager- Wastewater
About the position Brown and Caldwell, a national environmental engineering firm, has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our diverse team to lead and manage Task Order Contracts and projects for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP). In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing wastewater projects, providing solutions for complex issues, utility management, business development, capital planning, design and engineering, and construction phase efforts. The ideal candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized and capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities. Hybrid work is allowed. Responsibilities • Develop and manage scope, schedule and budget and negotiate agreements. • Facilitate multiple, concurrent large and small project delivery and execution (including managing subconsultants) on time, on budget and with expected level of quality. • Interact with clients, other project managers, discipline leaders and assigned staff to confirm work is progressing per schedule and budget and that the work is being developed to the appropriate level of completeness and quality. • Engage and cultivate effective project teams to support understanding and delivering on client needs and expectations. • Simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences and prepare and present quick-pointed summaries for executives, clients and stakeholders. • Facilitate and lead change management and risk management for large projects or programs. • Perform quality reviews for planning, engineering, administrative and construction tasks. • Manage permitting and project documentation. • Make Health and Safety a top priority; ensure compliance with company's and client's health and safety programs. • Supervise and mentor multiple individuals and teams. Requirements • BS Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field). • Minimum of 12+ years of professional work experience with large municipal water/wastewater utility engineering. • Professional in Engineering (PE) in New York or ability to obtain NY PE through reciprocity within 6 months of hire. • Candidate must have excellent verbal/written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work well both independently and in team environment. • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Teams, Outlook). Understanding of Autodesk Revit software. • Previous proven and successful project management experience on large municipal projects as either the lead or in an assistant project manager role with ability to obtain direct client references. • Strong planning experience through design and construction of large municipal and/or federal facilities. • Strong communication skills i.e. ability to communicate orally and in writing - across functions and teams, up and down the chain of command. • The ability to influence people to get things done. • Strong negotiation skills. • Ability to proactively resolve conflict. • Highly motivated self-starter with a passion to accomplish results. • Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Nice-to-haves • 5 years of experience working with NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is preferred. • MS degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field). • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute a plus. Benefits • Medical, dental, vision insurance. • Short and long-term disability. • Life insurance. • Employee assistance program. • Paid time off and parental leave. • Paid holidays. • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match. • Performance-based bonus eligibility. • Employee referral bonuses. • Tuition reimbursement. • Pet insurance. • Long-term care insurance. Apply tot his job