Project Manager - Water Division

EWI Recruitment; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Leesburg area. You will drive delivery from inception to completion, coordinating clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams to achieve safety, quality and on-time performance.

As a seasoned professional, you will manage programmes, budgets and risk registers, oversee design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities, and report progress to senior

Qualifications

• Experience delivering water or utilities infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, contracts and construction delivery.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor progress against milestones and manage changes and risks.
• Prepare reports for senior stakeholders and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Budgeting

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

PMP or equivalent certification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from inception through to completion. This is an opportunity to manage technically challenging schemes while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, internal teams and key stakeholders to establish clear objectives, maintain strong relationships and achieve high standards of quality.

Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets, risk registers and delivery plans; coordinating design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities; and monitoring progress against agreed milestones. You will identify and manage risks, issues, change requests and commercial considerations, taking timely corrective action where required. The role will also involve reviewing technical information, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and environmental requirements, and supporting the preparation of reports and performance updates for senior stakeholders. You will promote a positive health and safety culture and ensure that all work is planned and delivered in accordance with established procedures.

Applicants should have proven project management experience within the water, utilities, civil engineering or related infrastructure sectors, together with a strong understanding of project controls, contract administration and construction delivery. A relevant degree or professional qualification is desirable, alongside experience of managing multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes. You will need excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure. A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. Experience with NEC or other relevant forms of contract, as well as recognised project management qualifications, would be advantageous. This role may require travel to project and client sites, with occasional flexibility to support key delivery phases.