Public Works Flood Control Project Manager

Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc., (WOODPATEL) the #1 ranked civil engineering firm in Arizona for 22 consecutive years and recognized as one of the Best Place to Work for the last 6 years in a row, is seeking exceptional candidates to join our team.  We provide the opportunity to advance your career and become an integral part of our highly respected firm. 

WOODPATEL is seeking a talented Public Works Flood Control Project Manager with a passion for Water Resources, specifically surface water. The ideal candidate will lead and direct the activities necessary to meet client expectations. Prior experience demonstrating people skills, technical skills and management skills are essential to this position. In brief, this position will attend and actively participate in business development, client marketing and project development.

This is a great opportunity to lead a variety of water resources related projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis, flood hazard identification/mitigation, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) studies, Area Drainage Master Studies and Plans (ADMS/P), sediment yield, river mechanics, transportation drainage, and stream stabilization design. Knowledge in the application of FLO-2D is required. This candidate will mentor staff, review engineering calculations, prepare design reports and exhibits, supervise the planning, development, and oversee the production of construction documents. They will conduct quality control reviews of 1D and 2D computer models, floodplain mapping, watershed planning, stream stabilization, closed conduit systems, hydraulic structures, and open channel designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Client service skills or ability to develop.
• Marketing and business development with record of winning projects.
• Develop scopes, prepare cost proposals, and negotiate contracts.
• Create and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Experienced in employee supervision, development, and mentoring.
• Apply technical knowledge throughout project duration.

• BS in Civil Engineering, AZ Professional Engineer’s license.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is required or ability to obtain within six months.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, coordinate technical work and satisfy clients.
• Ability to communicate clearly, including speaking, listening and writing.

 Benefits

• Pathway to ownership
• Competitive pay
• Generous PTO plan
• Health, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• In-house training programs
• Employee Appreciation events
• Opportunity to participate in community events

WOODPATEL is committed to our community and as such we match employee contributions to St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, the world’s first food bank, founded in Phoenix, Arizona.

WOODPATEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.