Wastewater Design Build Project Manager (Nationwide)

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran is currently seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and client-focused Design-Build Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with our municipal and industrial clients to develop, design, and deliver a variety of water, wastewater, and recycled water projects nationwide.

Our Design-Build team comprises a dynamic group of engineers, construction managers, and design professionals who emulate Woodard & Curran’s values. Woodard & Curran creates a safe and enjoyable environment for employees to thrive and collaborate with teams locally and nationwide, delivering clean water solutions to our clients.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage/drive the technical team, coordinate and negotiate change with Woodard & Curran construction partners/subcontractors, regularly evaluate and mitigate risk, and have a strong and diligent focus on project schedule, delivery, quality, and financial performance. Familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment, and distribution systems is preferred. In collaboration with the Technical Manager and Construction Manager, you will help lead the delivery of multiple projects, work directly with clients and internal teams, and support marketing and proposal efforts.

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work Schedule: Expectation is 1 to 2 days in the office or onsite with clients.

Travel up to 25%: Frequent, short-term travel expected to projects and clients within the US.

• Design-Build (DB) Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants for Industrial and Municipal Clients;
• Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Treatment Plants for Industrial and Municipal Clients;
• Industrial wastewater systems, including system upgrades, water reuse, and new facilities;
• Municipal wastewater system,s including upgrades to collection system infrastructure, pumping stations, and wastewater treatment facilities; and
• Biosolids and renewable energy development.

• Managing and executing work on water and wastewater system design-build projects by leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants.
• Determining the overall delivery approach for projects. Partner with senior leadership to develop technical approaches to larger projects.
• Scheduling and tracking project budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Utilizing Woodard & Curran’s Project Quality Assurance (PQA) program to execute all projects.
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses. 
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors supports project delivery.
• Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner.
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or to observe the status of construction projects. 
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents. 
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials. 
• Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran's technical excellence standards are met.
• Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects.
• Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards.
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations.
• Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager.

• 8-15 years of experience managing engineering and construction projects in the water and wastewater sector, utilizing progressive design-build, lump sum design-build, or CMAR delivery methods. 
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Construction Management, an M.S. Degree is preferred. 
• Registered Professional Engineer is preferred.
• DBIA certificate is a plus.
• The successful candidate will possess project management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering, as well as an understanding of the engineering concepts associated with industrial and municipal wastewater systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Experience in managing both engineering and construction subcontractors.
• Proven expertise in negotiating, influencing stakeholders, and effectively managing risk.
• Extensive experience with commercial and construction contracts, demonstrating strong contractual acumen.
• Well-versed in state and federal regulations and bidding laws is a plus. 
• Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope, budget, and schedules.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.  

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.