Water Resources Project Manager

First Team Staffing Services, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Virginia is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to support its Roadway practice. In this role, you will supervise technical professionals and manage critical highways-related projects across the mid-Atlantic region. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management, quality assurance, and budget management, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering/planning projects.
• Ability to develop project schedules and budgets.
• Proficient in quality assurance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical professionals and project teams.
• Develop and manage project documents and reports.
• Monitor compliance with project scope and quality.

Skills

Technical supervision

Project management

Quality control

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Water Resources Project Manager, who will directly support our firm’s Roadway practice. This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual to directly contribute to the firm’s expansion in this rapidly growing business line. In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for delivering critical highways related projects that serve all communities across the mid-Atlantic region.

Project Managers provide technical supervision and management of projects assigned to them. They also provide design/design oversight for major tasks within projects which are managed by others. Project Managers are required to provide input into preparation of the proposals, budgets, and schedules for new project opportunities. They manage production profitability; implement quality control procedures and liaison with clients. Project Managers may also serve as Project Team Leaders directing day to day technical requirements of staff. It is expected that a Project Manager will work as required to meet the needs of their projects. This may include time outside normally scheduled work hours.

Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Essential Functions

Essential Functions: Supervise activities of multiple technical professionals such as engineers/planners/scientists/technicians, project teams and subconsultants.

• Perform duties necessary to develop project documents and/or reports in accordance with appropriate standards.
• Participate in presentations such as public meetings and interviews.
• Monitor compliance with scope of work.
• Implement quality control/quality assurance procedures.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets. Initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Assist Associates and Partners in financial management duties as requested.
• Perform/monitor project filing and archiving to ensure project records are maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Provide training and guidance to others.
• Monitor current trends/methodologies related to their area of expertise to ensure that the company remains up to date with software, training needs and similar issues.
• Manage projects, including development of project deliverables.
• Participation in the procurement of work opportunities.
• Provide service in professional societies and attend meetings.
• Serve as a mentor for young professionals.
• Facilitate coordination across technical disciplines within the firm.
• Promote the firm’s expertise and provide liaison with clients, in a manner to establish and gain confidence and trust.
• Assist Associates and Partners, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other job details

Location and additional postings may be listed in the original description; this refined version focuses on the Water Resources Project Manager role described above.