Senior Design Manager– industrial water/wastewater

Brown and Caldwell (BC), a national environmental engineering and consulting firm, has an exciting Senior Design leadership opportunity to lead our design project delivery for our industrial water and wastewater clients nationwide. 

Project opportunities will vary in size and complexity and will require the implementation of water and wastewater treatment process solutions specific to several industries including oil and gas, mining, food and beverage and manufacturing.

In this role, the ideal candidate will manage the overall execution of assigned design projects, lead the delivery team members, and coordinate with our enterprise Design Services disciplines to augment private sector design delivery bench strength. This role will collaborate with the Private Sector Portfolio Design Manager (PDM), Portfolio Design Leads (PDLs), and Chief Engineer to lead the execution of best delivery practices and recommended design delivery approaches for our industrial clients.

Description

The Design Manager will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary design teams during the execution  of design projects for our nationwide private sector clients. This coordination will encompass the following:

• Lead the design team, including discipline leads for process and building mechanical, structural, architectural, civil and electrical  andproject engineers to develop complete  engineering design documents.
• Work with the area leaders, project managers, local staff and client service teams to identify and mitigate project and business risk.
• Work with local Client Service Teams and Project Managers in scoping and pricing large design projects.
• Lead and support project pursuits, as needed.
• Identify projects requiring additional attention and resources and work with the BC enterprise to fill the needs.
• Participate in Area/business unit Leadership Teams as appropriate.

Responsibilities 

• Understand project financial metrics and develop management strategies to deliver on key metrics.   
• Oversee private sector portfolio project execution during design delivery including:
• Supporting staffing plans and resource allocation.
• Project planning support (scheduling, BIM/CAD execution plan, QMP, risk management, and standards).
• Guidance to PMs during project execution.
• Standardize pursuit work products (scope, schedule, and budget).
• Maintain project standards internally (equipment and drawing preferences, tagging, quality and programming review procedures, and overall delivery guidelines).
• Communicate standards via regular team meetings and training.   

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience in water or wastewater related field.
• 3 years of Design Management experience on multidisciplinary design projects.
• PE Required (Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental).
• Hands-on understanding of multidisciplinary design.
• Decisiveness (the ability to take input and make a decision in a timely manner).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills (comfort dealing directly with clients).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Design Management experience on multidisciplinary design projects.
• Experience in detail process mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment processes including, but not limited to membrane filtration, aerobic/anaerobic biological systems, biosolids handling, chemical precipitation, liquid storage and pumping systems.
• Experience working on private sector water, wastewater or infrastructure design.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A:

Salary: $118,000-161,000

Location B:

Salary: $130,000-177,000

Location C:

Salary: $142,000-194,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.  Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.