Overview:
As a Senior Water Resources Project Manager in the Ohio Ecosystem Restoration Group at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Cincinnati, OH office, you will provide technical, production and implementation support, leadership, and expertise on ecosystem restoration and green infrastructure projects throughout Ohio and adjacent states. In the Do, Manage, Market, Leadership progression, you will lead and contribute to a multi-disciplinary restoration team atmosphere where all colleagues, including leadership, support project conceptualization, implementation, and delivery of small and large-scale restoration projects.
Work will be focused on stream channel restoration, dam removal, wetland restoration, floodplain restoration, abandoned mine lands reclamation, and green best management practices (BMP’s) for stormwater management, including the use of nature-based restoration approaches for water quality benefits in urban environments. Experience with stream restoration engineering is a requiste.
Project and Task Management, Personnel Management, Business Development, and Leadership responsibilities within the Team commensurate with experience and demonstrated performance. Our projects can be complex, with many constraints and the Candidate will be asked to work in a fast-paced, client-driven, flexible environment with design targets and goals that can evolve constantly through their lifespan. Ideal Candidate will need to independently manage their contributions and commitments across many different teams, clients and projects concurrently.
Some duties will include:
Work as an engineer of record to support ecosystem restoration projects
Provide ongoing mentorship to early and mid-career staff
Business Development
Prepare/review grading plans, quantity calculations, erosion control plans, cost estimates, technical specifications, and bid document preparation
Conduct hydrologic assessments, water balances, and data analysis in support of, as well as designing natural stream channels, wetland and floodplain restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, and decommissioning of low-head dams
Construction administration
Manage clients and engage in business development opportunities to foster client relationships
What We Offer:
100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
Diverse portfolio of site development, land development, energy, industrial, institutional, and renewable energy projects
Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, technical development, and career growth
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in Ohio
10+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and working knowledge of stream morphology, hydrology, and landscape ecology
Experience in preparing stream and wetland restoration construction plans, bid document preparation, and technical specifications
Should have strong organizational skills, integrate in a team environment, and be motivated to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and minimal guidance or direction
About Us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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