Senior Water Infrastructure Project Leader

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead wastewater treatment design projects for public utility clients in Fairfax or Richmond, VA. You will guide engineers and professionals, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and pursue new opportunities with the Dewberry Mid Atlantic Water Group.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to lead engineers and other professionals on a variety of projects and interface with clients and permitting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the water/wastewater field.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to apply theories, principles, concepts, and practices of civil and environmental engineering to the planning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water conveyance and treatment systems.
• A successful track record of managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• A successful track record in managing clients and developing new business.
• P.E. in Virginia required with the ability to obtain them through reciprocity within one year of the start date for New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, Florida, or South Carolina, as applicable.
• Must have proven and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Programming and/or scripting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater treatment design projects for public utility clients.
• Lead the planning phase of projects while interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permitting specialists.
• Contribute to the continued growth of our National Water Market Segment through performing business development and client management activities, including proposal preparation and client interaction through active participation in professional associations.
• Effectively understand and communicate project expectations to the project team and client.
• Conduct QA and QC reviews of other projects.
• Provide technical assistance and mentoring of junior staff.
• Employ earned value management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Water/wastewater engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Dewberry seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead wastewater treatment design projects for public utility clients in Fairfax or Richmond, VA. You will guide engineers and professionals, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and pursue new opportunities with the Dewberry Mid Atlantic Water Group.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to lead engineers and other professionals on a variety of projects and interface with clients and permitting