Project Manager – Water Resources Richmond

Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life, anddisab

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and EmployeeResource

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Much more!

Job summary

RK&K is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Water Resources team in Richmond, VA. You will lead municipal and transportation drainage design efforts, focusing on stormwater management and hydraulics, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of ten years as a civil engineer, a Virginia P.E. license, and strong proficiency with HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience as an Engineer on municipal and/or state transportation projects.
• P.E. license in Virginia or reciprocity.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of drainage design, H&H modeling and stormwater management.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, AutoCAD, Civil3D.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver stormwater management strategies for municipal and transportation projects.
• Design and review hydraulic and stormwater systems; analyze existing and new drainage systems.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams; present updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Utilize hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS to analyze floodplains and crossings.
• Use hydraulic software tools like Ensoftec, Pondpack, and PCSWMM.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations related to drainage design.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia or reciprocity

Tools

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

RK&K is currently hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead various tasks and projects for our Water Resources team in Richmond, VA. As a Project Manager on our Water Resources team, you will assume responsibility of company-wide efforts in stormwater management and drainage design for municipal and transportation related projects. You will be helping lead our water resources team responsible for the planning, designing, and implementation of effective drainage systems to ensure efficient conveyance and management of stormwater. Your expertise in local VA infrastructure, leadership, and water resource engineering will be essential to your role.

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver industry leading stormwater management strategies for municipal and transportation projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines
• Design and review hydraulic and stormwater management treatment systems, including the analysis of existing and new drainage systems, and creating appropriate plans
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and planners, sub-contractors, presenting creative solutions and project updates to customers and various stakeholders
• Serve as a subject matter expert and utilize hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS to model streams and major bridge and culvert crossings and various floodplain impact analysis
• Employ hydraulic software tools such as Ensoftec, Pondpack, and PCSWMM
• Review, prepare, submit technical reports, documentation, and presentations related to drainage design and stormwater management, contributing to the project deliverables and progress reporting
• Perform field investigations to collect data, take field measurements, photographs, sketches, and verifying surveys as needed
• Perform project management responsibilities such as project scheduling, estimating, utilization, performance management, and change orders as needed
• Mentor and lead up-and-coming engineers, technicians, and planners
• Work alongside marketing and executive leadership on proposal and pursuit development

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of Ten (10) years of experience as an Engineer supporting municipal and/or state transportation projects
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Virginia or the ability to apply for reciprocity
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Advanced knowledge of drainage design, H&H modeling and stormwater management
• Proficient with industry software such as: MicroStation, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, AutoCAD, Civil3d
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience leading task orders or projects in water resources infrastructure design/engineering
• Experience supporting VDOT

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD.) Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.