Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Ardurra is looking to hire an Engineering Project Manager to join our Water/Wastewater group in Oklahoma City, OK!

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally. As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects. These are projects that can positively impact people’s lives.

Primary Function: 

The Project Manager is responsible for the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of projects and assumes full responsibility for achieving the project goals. This includes managing activities related to project planning, scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, profit/loss, corrective actions, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility. The Project Manager’s overall objective is to deliver value to our clients and to Ardurra, build and maintain a positive client relationship, and achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project.

Our Water/Wastewater team in Oklahoma is an integral part of the design process for municipal infrastructure projects. This position serves as a leader on water and wastewater projects, supporting planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase services while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and client standards.

Primary Duties: 

Project Planning and Execution

• Identify project goals and develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and work plans for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Manage projects through all phases, including planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction support
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to execute, monitor, and control project financial performance
• Manage change and implement corrective actions to maintain scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Ensure Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) reviews are completed at appropriate milestones
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, financial, and schedule risks in the interest of Ardurra and the client
• Understand and administer contract requirements, including scope, fee, schedule, and deliverables
• Track Accounts Receivable, support invoicing, and ensure timely collection of payments

Team Leadership

• Form and lead effective multi-disciplinary project teams (engineering, design, and support staff)
• Assign responsibilities and ensure tasks are initiated, executed, and completed in accordance with project schedules
• Provide day-to-day leadership and technical coordination for smaller projects, with oversight or support on larger programs
• Mentor and support staff development while maintaining productivity and morale
• Coordinate on-site or field activities as needed, interacting appropriately with client and contractor counterparts

Communication and Client Management

• Establish and maintain a client–contractor–consultant communication framework to keep stakeholders informed of project status
• Participate in Project Status Review (PSR) meetings to ensure:
• Contract terms, conditions, and technical requirements are met
• Project activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Schedule delays and cost overruns are proactively identified and minimized
• Staffing, equipment, materials, and quality issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Information required for progress billing is accurate and submitted on time
• Support client relationship management and assist the Client Service Manager (CSM) with client coordination and business development efforts
• Maintain ongoing relationships with clients to support repeat work and long-term partnerships

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related discipline) or equivalent
• 5–8 years of experience within the AEC industry, with a focus on municipal water and wastewater projects, including one or more of the following:
  • Water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Lift stations and pump stations
  • Water and wastewater process engineering improvements
  • Waterlines, transmission mains, sanitary sewer, and force mains

• Demonstrated experience managing smaller projects and leading project teams through design and delivery
• Experience coordinating with municipal clients, regulatory agencies, and multi-disciplinary design teams
• Professional Engineer (PE) license for the State of Texas is preferred 

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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