Senior Project Manager (Water Utilities – Treatment Plans)

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Location: Palm Beach County- Client Office, Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department

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Reports To: PM/CM Senior Vice President

Salary Range: 166K-195K

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Position Overview

This is advanced professional, technical, and administrative work involving the planning, management, and oversight of complex water and wastewater treatment plant and utility infrastructure projects, including new facilities, expansions, and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure.

An employee in this position serves as a senior-level project leader and owner’s representative responsible for managing all phases of project delivery—from planning and design through construction and closeout. Work includes extensive coordination with consultants, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.

This role requires significant independent judgment and decision-making and includes responsibility for reviewing, managing, and directing engineering design and facility construction efforts for water and wastewater treatment facilities. The position may be filled by a Professional Engineer or a highly experienced Project/Construction Manager with extensive background in treatment plant, pump station, and underground utility design and construction.

Work is performed under general administrative direction and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and results obtained.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages and oversees design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants and utility infrastructure, including new plants, upgrades, expansions, and rehabilitation projects.
  • Acts as the County’s representative for all project phases, including planning, design review, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Provides technical oversight and review of engineering designs, plans, specifications, and reports for treatment plant projects.
  • Coordinates with County Staff, Stakeholders, and SMEs, as well as contracted consulting engineers, construction managers, and contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
  • Leads project development activities including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
  • Reviews and manages plant process design elements (e.g., treatment systems, pumping, storage, residuals handling).
  • Oversees permitting and regulatory coordination with agencies such as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and other applicable entities.
  • Conducts constructability reviews and value engineering analyses to optimize project delivery.
  • Monitors project schedules, budgets, and performance; identifies and resolves issues impacting cost, schedule, or quality.
  • Reviews and approves contractor pay applications, change orders, and consultant service authorizations.
  • Leads or participates in pre-design, pre-construction, and progress meetings.
  • Ensures compliance with contract documents, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepares and presents reports, recommendations, and project updates to senior leadership, boards, and stakeholders.
  • Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, design, or construction of water/wastewater treatment facilities and utility infrastructure.
  • Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant design, construction, and rehabilitation, as well as engineering principles related to civil, environmental, and/or mechanical systems in utility infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDEP, EPA, and local permitting).
  • Ability to review and evaluate complex engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports; identify design deficiencies, constructability issues, and operational impacts.
  • Ability to manage multiple large-scale, concurrent projects and make sound engineering and project decisions with a high degree of independence.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, County staff, and the public.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical direction.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
  • Experience with treatment plant design and rehabilitation projects for public utilities and in public-sector capital improvement programs.
  • Experience working with Florida regulatory agencies (e.g., FDEP).
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Company Overview

CES Consultants, Inc. is a fast-growing, civil infrastructure engineering, program management, construction management, and program controls and technology firm with offices in Miami, Broward, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida, the DC Metro area, New York City, and New Jersey.

At CES, we work as a team to deliver exceptional service and build lasting relationships with our employees and clients. We are looking for the right professionals to join us on our mission to provide cutting-edge, sustainable innovations that build resilient communities through smart solutions. Being part of our culture means:

  • Thriving on challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
  • Working with people who are positive, adaptable, and growth minded.
  • Delivering quality work for our clients and investing in their success.
  • Supporting fellow teammates by work sharing and collaborating

Company Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to qualified candidates. The employee compensation package includes Employer premium cost share contributions to all employees and their families. The benefit healthcare coverage package includes medical, dental, and vision, 401k with company contributions, Personal Time Off (PTO), and 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary benefits include Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance for employee/spouse/child(ren), and the opportunity to enroll in Health Flex Spending.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CES is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulations in the locations where we work.