Senior Project Manager

Primary Function

The Senior Project Manager will plan, direct, and oversee major program management portfolios for water/wastewater/recycled water/purified water treatment projects.

 You will have senior level responsibility and be responsible for pursuits/proposal development, project management, staffing, and oversight.

Excellent leadership, client service, technical, project management and communication skills are required.

This is a chance to join a dynamic team with an in place and solid organizational platform and lead and support the delivery of exciting water projects across South Carolina.

You will lead program management delivery teams and provide exceptional client service and provide technical expertise to ensure that projects are delivered on budget, on schedule, and to the desired technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery


* Serve as Program Manager for water/wastewater/recycled water treatment and conveyance projects.


* Oversee junior staff for various and ongoing program management assignments.


* Execute multiple concurrent assignments efficiently.


* Perform or lead teams to provide program management services.


* Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements.


* Work with project teams to coordinate discretionary approvals for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies.


* Ability to manage Construction with CM Team


* Ability to negotiate with both Design and Construction professionals.

(a plus)

Supervise and Mentor Young Professionals


* Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.


* Provide technical guidance on design approach and challenges.


* Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.


* Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.


* Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites.

Business Development Activities


* Identify and track project opportunities across South Carolina.


* Meet with clients to pre-position Ardurra for select projects.


* Develop Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients.


* Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser.


* Participate in local and national professional associations and actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences.

Operational Activities


* Track budgets and staff chargeability and utilization and manage staff accordingly to meet established metrics.


* Manage subconsultants.


* Oversee monthly b...