Civil Engineer Project Manager

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Project Manager in Fairfax, Virginia, with extensive experience in site/civil engineering design and management. This position involves leading project teams for federal and municipal clients, developing work plans and budgets, and ensuring compliance with project goals. Required qualifications include a BS in Civil Engineering, 7+ years of experience in project management, and strong leadership skills. The role offers flexibility to work in any Northern Virginia office and may involve obtaining secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive technical experience in project management and delivery of civil engineering services.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• PE preferred and secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal and municipal civil design task orders and contracts.
• Lead project teams providing technical guidance in facilities planning and design.
• Develop project work plans including budgets and schedules.

Skills

Civil Engineering design and management

Project management

Team leadership

Federal Government assignments

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager with Site/Civil Engineering design and management experience to join our site infrastructure planning and design practice. This position has the flexibility to be located in any of our Northern Virginia offices. The primary role is tied to federal clients across the nation and municipal clients throughout the greater Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and management of federal and municipal civil design task orders as well as stand-alone civil design contracts for major projects.
• Manages project teams that provide technical guidance and design in all areas of work associated with facilities planning, design, construction, and operation.
• Grows and maintains positive external and internal relationships through an appropriate and timely mix of communications and personal involvement.
• Leads development of project work plans, including internal budgets, schedule, work assignments, the process of technical development, and coordination of both in-house and out of house disciplines.
• Assigns duties to team, manages, and leads team efforts, including subcontractor integration.
• Assures that the design review and QC processes are effective.
• Initiates and reviews invoices and assists in the collection of past due accounts receivable.
• Monitors and, as authorized, executes contract modifications based upon modifications to scope.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project budgets.
• Documents and assures compliance with project goals.
• Performs duties while maintaining an agreed-upon level of utilization.
• Performs other related work as apparent or assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• 7+ years of progressive technical experience in the project management and delivery of professional civil engineering services for planning, design, and construction phase services.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• PE preferred.
• Secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain a secret clearance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
• Experience with assignments for the Federal Government is a plus.

Equal Opportunity and Background Screening Policy

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 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.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.