Project Manager

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 73,012 - 121,228; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

PL Associates Inc. (PLA) seeks an experienced Project Manager for the Potomac Interceptor Program in Washington, DC. The role requires leading major sewer rehabilitation projects and coordinating with DC Water, consultants, contractors, and regulators.

Hybrid work arrangement with a strong focus on design, permitting, procurement, and construction phase services. Qualified candidates will have 10+ years in engineering and project management, plus PE licensure in MD or VA or the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering and project management experience.
• Experience managing large sewer, water, wastewater, or underground utility rehabilitation projects.
• PE licensure in MD or VA or ability to obtain via reciprocity within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for major sewer rehabilitation projects.
• Lead projects from planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and project closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate with DC Water staff, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee design consultants and construction phase services.
• Review engineering deliverables, schedules, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Lead project meetings and prepare executive-level status reports.
• Support procurement activities and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with DC Water standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Construction management

Risk management

Regulatory coordination

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in MD or VA

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Immediate Hiring – DC Water Potomac Interceptor Program

PL Associates Inc. (PLA) is seeking experienced professionals to support the DC Water Potomac Interceptor Program, one of the region's major wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation initiatives. We are looking for motivated professionals with experience in large-diameter sewer rehabilitation, underground infrastructure, municipal utilities, and construction management.

Project Manager – Potomac Interceptor Program

Location

• DC Water Clean Rivers Facility (CMF Building), Blue Plains, Washington, DC
• Hybrid: Minimum 3 days per week in the office

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering and project management experience
• Experience managing large sewer, water, wastewater, or underground utility rehabilitation projects

Licensure

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Maryland or Virginia, or
• Ability to obtain MD or VA PE through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for major sewer rehabilitation projects.
• Lead projects from planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and project closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate with DC Water staff, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee design consultants and construction phase services.
• Review engineering deliverables, schedules, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Lead project meetings and prepare executive-level status reports.
• Support procurement activities and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with DC Water standards and regulatory requirements.

Availability

• Immediate or within 1–3 months

Compensation

• Up to $88/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience