DESCRIPTION

Wilson Engineers is an Arizona-based firm with a staff of more than 200 personnel specializing in water and wastewater engineering and construction management. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, reliable, high-quality services to our clients based on innovation, while sustaining a challenging and rewarding work environment for our greatest assets, our employees. We are seeking an experienced Project Development Manager - Water/Wastewater to join our team. This position will work onsite in our Tempe office and is not remote nor hybrid.
The ideal candidate will oversee preconstruction activities during the design phase of projects, to ensure successful transition to the construction phase. This includes assisting in coordination with the engineering design team, client, contractor(s), and other stakeholders to ensure preconstruction services are performed; ensure project schedules are maintained; oversee cost model and Guaranteed Maximum Price review process. The ideal candidate has experience with construction management in water/wastewater treatment, desires continued career development and is a strong communicator and collaborator.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project management, preferably within an engineering or construction firm.
• Experience working in the water/wastewater design or construction industry is preferred
• Proven experience reviewing construction management plans, reviewing and evaluating GMP proposals for projects in the water/wastewater construction industry

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, cost estimating, and project budgeting
• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills and presentation abilities.
• Team oriented and have the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to develop and maintain key client and industry relationships
• Proactive and self-motivated individual able to meet challenging time constraints
• Ability to solve problems and resolve challenges and difficult situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software
• Proficient in preconstruction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff) and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).

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