Project Manager

ADS Environmental Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program with

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate wastewater monitoring equipment installations across diverse projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, maintain client relationships, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies at all times.

The role requires a Civil Engineering background, PMP certification, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position supports career growth within a global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Civil Engineering strongly preferred.
• PMP certification required or actively pursued.
• Valid driver's license with driving record.
• EIT or PE certification highly recommended; PE preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, clients, and product lines.
• Strong analytical skills with data reporting for water and sewer infra projects.
• Effective communicator with customers and internal teams.
• Financial acumen: forecasting and gross margin management.
• Growth mindset to drive improvements and expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects across clients and product lines within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate civil engineering activities across teams with clear tasks and timelines.
• Champion safety culture; ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Monitor project performance and report to stakeholders.
• Oversee project financials: forecasting, margin tracking, risk mitigation.
• Lead and develop Field Technicians, Supervisors, and Managers.
• Foster engagement and strong team effectiveness.
• Conduct performance reviews and talent development.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Financial forecasting

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree (preferred)

PMP certification (required)

EIT/PE certification recommended

Job description

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of group activity through effective planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling to ensure successful wastewater monitoring equipment installation project completion within defined constraints of time, cost, performance, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously across a range of clients and product lines, ensuring delivery that meets scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate civil engineering project activities across teams, clearly defining tasks, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective client management, customer service, and proactive communication.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee project financials, including:
• Financial forecasting and analysis
• Gross margin tracking and management
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensure alignment between project execution and organizational financial goals.
• Lead, coach, mentor and develop a team(s) of Field Technicians, Field Supervisors, and Field Managers.
• Foster employee engagement and strong team effectiveness.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and talent assessments for performance management including hiring, promoting, and discipline.
• Collect, analyze, evaluate, and report technical data gathered from field activities for all projects, demonstrating attention to detail and technical competency.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and company practices.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with customers and collaborates closely with Key Account Managers and Data Analysts to ensure alignment on project goals, expectations, and issue resolution.
• Drives growth within the assigned office or territory by partnering closely with the Commercial Team to identify opportunities, expand service offerings, and support strategic business development initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in Civil Engineering is strongly preferred.
• PMP certification required —must either currently hold the certification or be actively working toward completion.
• Maintain valid driver's license and driving record.
• EIT or PE certification highly recommended ; candidates with a PE license or actively pursuing PE licensure are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, clients, and product lines effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience collecting, evaluating, and reporting technical data for water and sewer infrastructure projects.
• Effective communicator with experience collaborating with customers, internal teams, and Key Account Managers.
• Financial acumen, including project financial forecasting and gross margin management.
• Growth-and change-oriented mindset , with the ability to drive improvement, support expansion efforts, and adapt to evolving business needs.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $99,800.00 - $149,600.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• PTO
• and more

More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: ADS