Senior Project Manager - Water / Wastewater

AECOM; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Virginia is looking for a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee key projects in water and wastewater treatment. The role requires a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering and at least 8 years of experience, including managing client relationships and project teams. Ideal candidates will have a Professional Engineering License in Maryland and significant experience with municipal clients in the D.C. metropolitan area. Strong communication and risk management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineering License in Maryland preferred.
• Experience with Metropolitan Area Municipal Water/Wastewater clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering design projects for sewer collection and water systems.
• Coordinate and complete projects on time and within budget.
• Develop cost estimates and perform quality control reviews.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

e-Builder

P6 Scheduling Software

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our expanding water engineering practice. The selected candidate will become part of an established water engineering practice working on prominent wet‑weather remediation programs, water and wastewater treatment, sewer collection, potable water distribution and storage, and pumping‑station projects in the Greater Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

Candidate will manage, plan and lead engineering design projects for sanitary sewer collection systems (including large‑diameter pipe), condition assessment, pumping stations, lift stations, force mains, interceptors, water distribution systems, green infrastructure, reservoirs, as well as water/wastewater treatment plants.

• Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
• May supervise mid‑to‑junior level engineers (all disciplines applicable) as well as project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
• Ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Develops a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Manages the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
• Consistently delivers profit margins planned.
• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for the team.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise.
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high‑quality cost‑effective work by others.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepares technical specification sections.

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• 8 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License in the state of Maryland.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Metropolitan Area Municipal Water/Wastewater clients in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction permitting regulations for water/wastewater.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Unifier, e‑Builder, CM14 and P6 Scheduling Software.
• Demonstrated experience in business development.
• Proven track record of delivering technically complex construction projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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