Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater/Utilities

Key Performance Indicators/Metrics Expertise--

• Adherence to project schedule and client requirements; Labor Budget and As Sold Direct Labor Multiplier (DLM): Achieves or beats labor budgets.
• Utilization & Team Engagement: Team is meeting / exceeding productivity targets and maintain low employee turnover.
• Goal: Zero preventable errors and omissions.
• Client Satisfaction: High client retention, good feedback.
• WBR Discipline: Inputs on time, actions closed, active participation.

Objectives and Goals--

• Delivers on time, on budget, with zero preventable errors and omissions.
• Keeps assigned Accounts Receivable (AR)/ Work In Progress (WIP) current; issue EWAs promptly; protect margin.
• Maintain and communicate accurate schedules, budgets, and forecasts weekly.
• Provides professional client experience that leads to repeat work and focuses on client/revenue growth.
• Develop junior staff and team.

Accountability and Reporting--

• Operates within the Delegation of Authority
• Accountable for full production team and project performance
• Accountable to the Program Manager (PrM)

Expected Outcomes--

• Sustained client relationships leading to repeat business and growth opportunities
• Predictable delivery with clean financial and documentation.
• A high-through, highly engaged production team that delivers quality work on time.
• Developing pipeline of future PMs through mentoring and coaching.
• Reduced rework and cycle times; increased value capture; higher DLM.

Skills and Competencies--

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Strong industry and project management knowledge can lead to multi-discipline coordination
• Working knowledge of project controls (ETC, labor budgets, cost codes, etc.)
• Proficiency with project management and financial tools (e.g., VantagePoint, Smartsheet, Power BI).
• Analytical skills to interpret and act on projects and financial data.
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Drives accountability; clear tasking and follow-through; collaborative.
• Experience with collaborative and alternative project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, or Public-Private Partnerships) is a plus.

Education and Experience--

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred).
• A Master's degree in the discipline or Business Administration (MBA) is highly preferred.
• Active professional licensure (P.E.)
• A minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience within the A/E/C industry (Water/Wastewater/Utilities preferred).
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record.

Work Environment--

The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role.

This position is in a professional office environment. The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements--

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role. The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds. Occasional travel to other branch offices or project sites is required.

CPH is an equal opportunity employer.

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.