Water Resource Project Manager II

World Shipping Council

Project Manager II overseeing water resource, watershed planning, and engineering at Eocene Environmental Group. Collaborating with clients and teams to manage complex environmental projects.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeCoralville • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $97,500 - $121,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and expand water resources projects – watershed planning, stream analysis and restoration, constructed wetlands, H&H modeling, green infrastructure, mitigation banking, and more
Mentor and support staff to promote technical development, collaboration and professional growth
Collaborate with leadership on workload forecasting, team development initiatives, and service area growth
Ensure successful project delivery – including managing schedule, budget, client communication, quality assurance, and technical direction
Provide mentorship to junior project managers, environmental scientists, and engineering technicians
Assist with identifying, recommending and providing training to staff
Lead multidisciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects
Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources
Track and manage project deliverables
Interact and coordinate with various clientele, including federal, state, local, and tribal agencies
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, lead proposal efforts, and support strategic pursuits
Lead or support marketing and scoping project work, including development of fee estimates and strategic pursuits / high-level of effort proposals
Identify and pursue water resource-specific, design, engineering, and construction observation project opportunities
Identify, connect clients, write and pursue grant funding for water resource related projects
Attend and present at industry events to promote project and staff expertise and increase exposure of Eocene’s Environmental Division
Contact and meet with prospective and current clients, establish lines of communication for follow-up
Assist with participation and preparation of new business presentations
Review and recommend formal proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ)
Attend regional and national conferences
Assist with new contract startups
Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) visits with clients per the company procedure to ensure team is meeting client expectations
Meet and collaborate with other Eocene service lines
Conduct interviews and fill vacancies
Organize, monitor, and provide regular updates to supervisor on work processes
Ensure timesheets are submitted on time and accurately
Facilitate employee success and perform Employee Development Plan (EDP)
Set and complete strategic goals
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional Engineering License in Environmental or Civil Engineering
Four (4)-year degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
A minimum of 10 years professional design experience in water resources, environmental, ecological engineering (or similar experience)
Demonstrate success leading complex, interdisciplinary projects and teams
Technical experience with including but not limited to H&H modeling, stream analysis, stream/wetland restoration, mitigation banking, permitting, watershed planning, and related areas
Experience with state/federal grant writing and developing project scopes and fees, particularly for public funding programs including watershed planning, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and water quantity and quality projects
A strategic growth-minded approach with strong written, verbal, and mentoring skills
Knowledge of applicable industry safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible to work remotely or from an Eocene office
periodic travel to Eocene office locations required

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental EngineeringEcological EngineeringStream RestorationMitigation BankingPermittingGreen InfrastructureProject ManagementQuality Assurance/Quality ControlBudget ManagementSchedule Management

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipStrategic Growth Mindset

Certifications

Professional Engineering License