Senior Water Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager

Poutrix; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

20 days PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Arcadis is searching for a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager with over 10 years of experience to lead projects in Virginia Beach. This role includes managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a P.E. License, and excellent leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 – $180,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in water or wastewater project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.E. License, eligible for PE licensure in Virginia within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water and wastewater projects as a client-facing project manager.
• Ensure project compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Coordinate resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Technical engineering capabilities

Communication skills

Team leadership

Technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

P.E. License

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

About the Role

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager with 10 or more years of experience to lead and direct water and wastewater opportunities across the Hampton Roads and Mid‑Atlantic region. This position will engage with our established, well‑respected team to execute our healthy project backlog and lead our strategy for growth across the Hampton Roads area. This role will be based out of our Virginia Beach office.

Responsibilities

• Leading and directing the development of water and wastewater projects as a client‑facing project manager.
• Managing the planning, design, and construction administration of projects to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as Arcadis quality and safety practices.
• Communicating with clients to establish goals and objectives for project teams, and scheduling and coordinating resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the performance expectations of the client.
• Providing technical expertise on multi‑disciplined projects as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer, or technical advisor.
• Supervising and supporting the work of others while mentoring junior level engineers and technical staff.
• Working directly with clients to determine needs and deliver solutions and lead the growth of client relationships with target clients.
• Leading/supporting teams in the marketing and proposal phases of projects including preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations, as well as developing scopes of work and budgets for various water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• P.E. License and ability to acquire PE licensure in Virginia within 6 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience overseeing municipal water or wastewater projects of varying sizes
• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• More than 15 years of relevant industry experience
• Active involvement in regional or national professional associations, industry organizations, and conferences

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent technical engineering capabilities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team leadership experience, including capacity to manage overall project delivery expectations, prioritize tasks effectively, and provide mentorship
• Exceptional technical writing skills
• Established relationships or experience working with local municipalities

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees receive nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $180,000 per year, with final compensation based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.