Project Manager: Water Resources and Environmental Department

Brudis & Associates, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

AD&D insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Brudis & Associates, Inc. in Columbia, MD, seeks a Project Manager for the Water Resources and Environmental Department to lead design projects, supervise staff, and manage scopes, fees, and schedules.

You will coordinate with senior staff, prepare proposals, and contribute to marketing and business development, requiring strong technical writing and communication. Candidates should have a PE in MD, 12+ years in water resources, and proficiency with Microstation, HEC-RAS, and related tools;

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Resources, or Agricultural Engineering or related discipline.
• 12+ years’ experience in Water Resources and Environment Engineering with at least two as a project manager.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Maryland (or ability to apply for reciprocity).
• Experience on water resources and environment projects for various government levels.
• Modeling and design experience in water resources (e.g., drainage, stormwater, erosion and sediment control, coastal, stream restoration).
• Proficient with Microstation and related design software; strong technical writing and communication.
• Ability to manage staff, track billings, and coordinate with project teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Engineer of record for project development plans, specs, and estimates.
• Oversee design activity from engineers and drafters and coordinate with related disciplines.
• Manage project billing, budgets, schedules, and scope proposals.
• Prepare technical writing, man-hour estimates, and manpower projections.
• Support marketing and business development activities and report project status to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Resources, or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Microstation

Hec-RAS

TR-20

TR-55

HY-8

Job description

Project Manager- Water Resources and Environmental Department

BRUDIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. (BAI) is a multidiscipline engineering firm providing consulting services to public and private sector clients in the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia region. Since 1992, BAI has provided comprehensive, innovative and effective solutions to our clients’ transportation, stormwater, and infrastructure needs.

Job Summary

The project manager will be responsible for the management, staff supervision, and technical engineering for various engineering design projects. Project managers will maintain proficient technical engineering skills while also being capable of preparing project scope and fee proposals, technical writing, project billing, and assistance with marketing and business development capacities. The project manager will work directly with senior staff, department directors, managers, and marketing personnel.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include engineer of record for project development plans, specifications and estimates for task assignments. The project manager will oversee all design activity from project engineers, design engineers, and CADD technicians, as well as, coordinate design with other engineering and sciences disciplines. Project managers are expected to maintain technical design knowledge and expand capabilities through attendance or membership with various engineering committees or organizations.

The project manager will also be responsible for project billing, budget management, scheduling, preparing scope and task proposals, technical writing, man-hour estimates, man-power projections, and client and sub-consultant management. Project managers will require excellent verbal and written communication skills to report project status to senior staff and attend meetings with clients and sub-consultants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Minimum Requirements

• BS in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Resources, or Agricultural Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in Water Resources and Environment Engineering with at least two (2) of those as a project manager
• Registered Professional Engineer in Maryland (or ability to apply for reciprocity)
• Experience working on Water Resources and Environment projects for federal, state, county, city, or local municipalities
• Prior modeling (e.g., Hec-RAS, TR-20, TR-55, HY-8) and design (e.g., drainage, stormwater, erosion and sediment control, coastal, stream restoration) experience in Water Resources and Environment with a functional understanding of other disciplines
• Working knowledge of regional marketing and business development activities
• Ability to manage staff, review and track project billings, and general office operations
• Proficient using Microstation and associated design software with strong computer skills
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge and technical experience applying engineering design principles
• Ability to work well within a project team by building relationships and teamwork
• High-level of integrity, ethics, quality service, and safety
• Maintain a positive rapport with supervisors and employees

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Expected Salary Range: $140,000.00 to $167,000.00 per year

We are proud to offer competitive salaries and complete company benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, 401K, life, long and short-term disability, and AD&D insurance, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Brudis does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies without a signed Service Agreement expressly authorizing recruitment services for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brudis, including to hiring managers or business leaders, become Brudis’ property, and no fees or compensation will be paid if the candidate is hired.