Project Manager - Water

Garver; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Project Manager for their Richmond, Virginia office to lead water-related projects. The role involves managing project design, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, strong communication skills, and ideally, six or more years of experience in water/wastewater utilities. A Virginia Professional Engineer license is required. Garver offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Strong communications skills required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Six or more years of experience in water/wastewater utilities market.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and various projects related to water treatment facilities.
• Coordinate with disciplines and regulatory agencies.
• Periodically travel for projects and conferences.
• Manage project budgets and ensure scope, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering

Master’s degree in relevant engineering field (preferred)

Job description

Project Manager - Water

Richmond, Virginia

Overview

Garver is seeking a Project Manager in our Richmond, VA office to join our Mid‑Atlantic Water team. The Project Manager will manage projects consisting of design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with clients, both internal and external, to ensure their expectations of services are exceeded. The Project Manager will also work with other PMs in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a variety of projects related to water and wastewater treatment facilities, water conveyance and distribution (including pump stations and storage facilities), wastewater conveyance and collection (including lift stations, gravity systems, and force mains), and water and wastewater master planning.
• Coordinate with other support disciplines, regulating agencies, and conduct quality assurance and quality control.
• Periodically travel for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties as required.
• Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of water projects.
• Manage project budgets including developing detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man‑hour estimates.
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality.
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date project accounting on all assigned projects.
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader(s).
• Prepare and deliver Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.
• Conduct construction engineering administration management for local projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to gain reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Six or more years of similar experience in the water/wastewater utilities market.

Preferred Skills

• Passionate about client service and the water industry.
• Strong work ethic and strong communication skills.
• Master’s degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Experience with state and/or national conference technical presentations on water/wastewater treatment topics.

Benefits

Garver offers highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program. We provide company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses, and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. We foster work‑life balance and a fast‑paced work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.