[Hiring] Water Resources Project Manager @Colliers Engineering & Design

Role Description

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to join our growing team in Florida! Candidates may be located anywhere in Florida.

Water is the most plentiful, yet critical resource on the planet. Our water resources professionals specialize in critical practice areas, understand watershed dynamics and offer an extensive range of water resource planning and design experience, flood risk management, dam safety and environmental compliance. Our holistic approach to water resources projects ensures the best outcome for our clients and the ecosystem.

• Project and technical management for water resources and related projects.
• Water resources engineering for design and evaluation of waterway structures, locks, dams, dam safety, hydropower, flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and waterfront facility design and rehabilitation projects.
• Select hydrologic approach and modeling tools, set up and solve surface water hydrology problems.
• Select hydraulic approach and modeling tools, set up and solve open channel and closed conduit hydraulic problems.
• Conduct safety and condition inspection surveys for condition evaluation or in support of design efforts – investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take notes; write reports.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
• Help to prepare construction documents (plans and specifications).
• Lead and mentor junior staff to further develop their understanding of water resources engineering analyses, design, and construction.
• Develop work scopes, technical proposals, and manage the hydrologic and hydraulic design aspects of projects.
• Lead and grow the water resources staff in the region.
• Work with managers, leaders, and staff in other regions to coordinate workload and work on larger projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required; Master's degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• PE license is required.
• 8+ years of experience in water resources engineering is required.
• Keen interest and passion in application of hydrology and hydraulics to the field of water resources engineering.
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMMM, ArcGIS and SITES is preferred.
• USACE, NEPA, Civil Works, and permitting experience is highly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off that includes parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Reimbursement for education.
• A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.