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Senior Project Manager- Water
Overland Park, Kansas
Garver is seeking an experienced
Senior
Water
Project Managerto join the Water Team located inour
Overland Park, KSoffice
Thesuccessful candidatewill be responsible for the hands-on management of exciting water and wastewater projects through all phases of delivery. The successful candidate will help develop and lead diverse and custom water and wastewater projects, build and maintain outstanding client relationships, participate in industry activities and events, and learn and mentor as part of a growing full services team.
The position may include a variety of projects related to:
Water distribution, including pumping and storage
Sewer distribution, collection, and pumping
Water and wastewater treatment plants
Improvements and retrofitting of existing water infrastructure facilities
The responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following:
Support of business development activities
Lead and support conceptual planning studies
Support proposal development efforts
Scope, fee, and contract development services
Display technical competency of water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
Develop and manage detailed project delivery assumption, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates
Manage multiple projects concurrently
Be responsible for time management and work product quality
Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
Lead internal and external project workshops
Be an active learner responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team
Construction management, excluding construction observation, for local projects
Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.
Professional and career development while attending industry conferences as a subject matter expert on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line.
Production of constructible documents including
Complete detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications
scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities
Obtain permitting approval with regulatory agencies
Manage quality assurance and risk management
Facilitate workshops with clients
Transition to construction phase (both alternative delivery and design-bid-build)
Contractor pre-qualification and bid evaluation
Participate in facilitated teaming activities
Technical review of submittals and RFIs
Construction phase engineering support
Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Progress tracking and communications
Transition to integration phase
Manage owner training program
Equipment, instrument, and device checkout and performance validation
Control system and HMI integration
Scheduling, management and coordination of support disciplines and subconsultants
Contract closeout
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 10+ years of water and wastewater technical project experience and 3+ years' experience in team leadership
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Previous experience having been in responsible charge of designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, and/or treatment projects
Strong understanding of the multi-disciplined practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control) required for the implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure improvements
Preferred Skills
Master's Degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 15+ years of water and wastewater technical project experience and 3+ years' experience in team leadership
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Kansas
Software proficiency in water industry hydraulic or process modeling
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Garver Engineering
Oct 22, 2025