Dry Utility Project Manager

Bowman Consulting; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司匹

Paid time off, sick leave, and paidhol

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Discretionary bonuses and performance‑

EAP and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Dry Utility Project Manager to join our DC Metro region team. This role focuses on managing dry utility projects from scope through completion, coordinating with clients and internal teams to stay on schedule and budget.

The candidate will design complex utility systems, develop project budgets, and oversee staffing while maintaining strong client relationships and pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Ten or more (10+) years of dry utility-related experience, preferably in design and coordination of the installation of dry utilities for various projects.
• Two or more (2+) years managing projects and people related to utility design and construction.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, or similar drafting/3D modeling software, and/or PDF software such as Adobe or BlueBeam.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects).

Responsibilities

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management and manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.
• Actively market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Represent project team in client communications and resolutions.
• Assist in designing complex electrical, telecommunications and natural gas systems per industry standards.
• Prepare bid summaries, budgets, and cost estimates for projects.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

PDF software (Adobe/BlueBeam)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Bowman has an opportunity for a Dry Utility Project Manager to join our team in one of the offices in our DC Metro region.

Purpose

Assist in application of administrative, technical, and managerial tasks to assigned utility projects to ensure their successful and timely completion within the allocated budget.

Responsibilities

• Receive broad guidance from senior‑level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Actively market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Represent project team in client communications and resolutions.
• Help coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Assist in designing complex electrical, telecommunications and natural gas systems in accordance with current utility standards, current code requirements and sound engineering principles.
• Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets and cost estimates.
• Aid in preparation of designs, specification, plans, estimates, and reports for projects.
• Coordinate with the utility companies to approve submitted plans, develop their service plans and to schedule the installation of their service facilities.
• Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems including field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, detailed review of design computations done by others and general coordination of design aspects.
• Apply general knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
• Track designs through project construction/completion.
• Conduct field observations visits to accurately document the existing field conditions.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
• Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.
• Work within established project budgets.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
• Assist with monitoring and management of work‑in‑process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts.
• Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Maintain close relationships with clients to resolve all project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
• Assist with marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Assist team leader in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
• Liaise with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem‑solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self‑reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Ten or more (10+) years of dry utility‑related experience, preferably in design and coordination of the installation of dry utilities for commercial, government, academic, R&D, multi‑family, industrial and similar projects. Commensurate experience working for a dry utility provider in the Engineering, Operations, Program/Project Management, or similar divisions will be considered depending on the duties performed by the candidate.
• Two or more (2+) years managing projects and people related to utility design and construction.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, or similar drafting/3D modeling software, and/or PDF software such as Adobe or BlueBeam.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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