Project Engineering Manager jobs in West Des Moines, IA

At WesTech Engineering, LLC, we believe in a sustainable future where wastewater is treated and purified to its highest potential. At our company, you won't just work alongside the best and brightest minds; you'll be an essential part of a supportive and inclusive community that values diversity and fosters collaboration. We value your ideas and encourage you to bring your creativity to the table. As a member of our team, you'll have opportunities for professional development and advancement, the chance to impact lives, shape industries, and leave a lasting legacy. Our mission is to revolutionize the wastewater treatment landscape, and we need passionate, talented, motivated individuals like you to help us reach new heights.
We have an immediate opening for a Project Manager who is responsible for coordinating internal and external resources to fulfill contractual project requirements and communicate with customers on design, schedule, and financial issues. Responsible for entire job sections or sub-sections as assigned by the Manager. Typically manages job section volume less than $5,000,000 annually and individual job sections smaller than $2,000,000.
Some of the work that you will do.

• Closely maintain job section budgets and margins.
• Consistently meet job section milestone dates.
• Maintain project manager checklists for a moderate to large number of job sections.
• Lead contact with the customer in coordinating job section special needs.
• Update Systems Lead Project Manager at weekly project coordination meetings on the status and progress of job section for inclusion in the project schedule.
• Coordinate with Group Leaders and/or Systems Lead Project Managers for proper re-sourcing on projects.
• Conduct detail review meetings.
• Provide assistance to customer through installation and start-up period.
• Handle field problem resolutions.
• Review a job section cost estimate.
• Lead back charge negotiations up to $2500 or ½% of the contract value of the project section, whichever is less.
• Perform basic start-up and operator training on group products, including basic process training.
• Understand basic project-related calculations.

Here are the skills that you need.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time to coordinate meetings with customers, or to supervise installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities at job sites.
• Clean driving record
• Possess excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, and other Microsoft applications.
• Dedicated to seeing a project through to completion.
• Ability to think and act proactively, multi-task, and work well with others.
• Strong math skills, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Must have strong communication skills, including; clear verbal communication, logical written communication, and ability to listen and integrate what was said.
• Must be detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

Here are the skills that will set you apart.

• PMP Certification or Project Management Bachelors or higher degree or equivalent work experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with biological treatment or solids separation processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solidworks.
• Intermediate math skills, including trigonometry and geometry skills.

The great perks and benefits that we offer:
At WesTech Engineering LLC, we value our team members and want to ensure their success and happiness. Join us and gain access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unique perks that allow you to thrive both professionally and personally.
That's why we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%.
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility, company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program and so much more.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability.
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!
• The satisfaction of knowing you're contributing to a greener, cleaner future!

Be a part of something bigger than yourself. Let's work together to create a brighter, sustainable future for generations to come! Apply now and be part of the WesTech Engineering LLC revolution!
WesTech Engineering, LLC is considered an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity and equality by creating an environment of inclusion.

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Licenses & Certifications*
Preferred

• Structural Engineer (SE)
• PMP- Proj Mgmt Professnl

Skills
Preferred

• S1-Relationship Builder
• S2-Decision Maker
• A1-Disciplined
• E2-Team Builder

Behaviors
Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations
Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Type: Full-time