Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Project/Program Manager

Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Project/Program Manager (Biotech) Ardurra is seeking an Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Project/Program Manager to join our team in Ft. Lauderdale, FL .

About Ardurra Ardurra's innovative water/wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, manage, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively. This approach allows our clients to make smarter investments, resulting in lower life cycle costs and additional benefits.

As a recognized leader in Florida and the Southeast's water industry, our projects encompass water and wastewater infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients, focused on resiliency and sustainability. Ardurra offers a comprehensive range of water and wastewater engineering services to support utility system planning, design, construction management, and overall turn-key implementation. We have the capability to support projects of all sizes and scopes within a flexible and innovative team environment.

Primary Function This position will lead the planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive, on-going city-wide sanitary sewer I&I reduction program that will benefit the client operationally, economically, and environmentally. The candidate will be in charge of program oversight, development of policy updates related to I&I reduction, data collection & analysis, flow monitoring, strategic I&I assessment & reduction plan, community outreach, sanitary sewer evaluation surveys (SSES) including smoke testing, manhole inspections, night flow isolation and targeted CCTV, cost-effective corrective action plans, bidding assistance and CEI support, among others.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of progressive experience in the municipal water/wastewater field of engineering including I&I abatement, cost effective planning and engineering, and asset management systems.

Primary Duties: Planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive city-wide sanitary sewer I&I reduction program

Assist the client in successfully achieving the program's goal of: identifying, mitigating, and preventing excess water from entering the sanitary sewer system

Management and oversight of: SSES; I&I mitigation night flow testing, GPDIM calculations, night flow isolation, smoke testing; I&I repair analysis and prioritization; construction administration & inspection services

Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple client departments, the program team, and subconsultants to support and deliver program-related tasks

Candidate must be self-motivated and able to lead and assist the program team in completing multiple tasks simultaneously

Effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

Prepare and/or supervise and review engineering reports, opinions of probable cost and recommendations

Maintain and supervise completed project files and proper document control

Coordinate and manage complete project life cycle from assessment, to planning, procurement, and construction

Project/program management, administration, invoicing and resources management

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required

10 or more years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects

Registered as a PE in the State of Florida

Proven experience with planning, development, implementation, and management of a sanitary sewer I&I reduction programs

Negotiation of Sewer Consent Orders is preferred

NASSCO Certification preferred

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate

Relevant technical expertise

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Why Ardurra? While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, our culture is what truly distinguishes us from our peers. We foster a collaborative, family-oriented culture, and environment where work is not only challenging and rewarding, but also engaging and enjoyable.

We are deeply committed to the growth and success of our staff, investing in professional development through initiatives such as Ardurra Academy and our industry-leading Leadership Program. Our intentional, people-first culture is built on valuing individuals, supporting diverse and meaningful career paths, and equipping employees with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

At Ardurra, we prioritize employee engagement, career satisfaction, and work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements, generous time-off programs, and benefits designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Aff ictive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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