What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Water Resources position at The Planet Group?
A Water Resources Project Manager responsible for providing hydrologic & hydraulic modeling, engineering design, plan preparation, support, and assistance on projects within the Water Resources Team. Project types include watershed studies, riverine analysis, drainage improvements, hydraulics modeling for bridge/culvert replacements, and floodplain impact evaluations.
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At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with a focus on hydrology and hydraulics. Master’s preferred.
- 7-12 years of previous water resources engineering experience.
- NC Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within six months.
- Proficient in preparation of no-rise and CLOMR/LOMR applications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and GPS data collection.
- Proficiency in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, or similar modeling platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Proficiency in Bentley (Haested) Suite of Hydraulic tools.
- Experience and interest in WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS is a plus.
- Floodplain Manager Certification (CFM) is a plus.
- Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling evaluations for various projects.
- Technical Writing (Engineering Reports, memorandum, etc.) to document objectives, methodologies, assumptions, and findings.
- Floodplain development permitting, including No-Rise certifications and CLOMR/LOMR applications.
- Providing technical guidance to junior staff in the Water Resources Team.
- Preparing construction drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Bidding and construction administration for projects within the Water Resources Team as needed to provide clarification and responses to requests for information received by company construction field representatives or administrators.
- Reviewing floodplain and permit submittals on behalf of local municipalities.
- Interacting with clients on assigned projects, including preparing presentations for public and/or board meetings.
- Working with the Practice Area Leader of Water Resources on preparing scopes, fees, and proposal in support of business development.
- Additional work could include water distribution and sanitary sewer collection modeling and evaluations.
- Serves on Committees and Teams as requested by management.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to review a project scope and budget, understand the overall goals, assess the required tasks and associated budget and build a project execution plan.
- Proven ability to meet project schedules and budgets.
- Ability to monitor project metrics, analyze project performance and determine courses of corrective action to bring the project back on track.
- Proven ability to lead teams of technicians and engineers, guide decision making, and perform effective quality control to meet desired project goals.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Client management and marketing experience.
- Critical thinking and in-depth analysis.
- Independent thinker and self-starter.
- Willingness to take on new challenges, seek out direction from PALs or other company leadership and research necessary skills and knowledge as needed.
- Flexible & hybrid schedules
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays
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At The Planet Group, we connect Engineering experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000