Water Resources Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to join their growing Water Resources group in Watertown, MA. This hybrid position requires overseeing various water resource projects and developing innovative solutions for clients.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and extensive experience in hydrologic modeling. Salary range is estimated between $120,000 and $160,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of experience required in relevant engineering field.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on water resource projects.
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic study requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic studies.
• Evaluate permit requirements and prepare applications.

Skills

Project management skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Technical report preparation

Local/state/federal compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/water resource engineering

P.E. licensure or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Water Resources Project Manager

Water Resources Engineer Project Manager | Hybrid

VHB's Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join its dynamic team of Water Resources specialists. In this hybrid position you will assist our clients with developing strategic, cost-effective, and forward-thinking solutions to their water resources, ecological restoration, transportation, and environmental challenges. You will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from site to watershed scale. Projects may include stormwater designs, bridge hydraulics and scour, stream restorations, flood mitigation and management, and coastal resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality solutions.
• Conduct and/or lead staff in conducting comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic studies, detailed reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications that address water resources needs for a wide array of projects.
• Partner with VHB's integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and prepare applications for approvals.
• Mentor and support team members, expanding their technical expertise and fostering collaborative learning.
• Identify both short-term deadlines, deliverables, and tasks as well as long-term client goals.
• Track budgets, schedules, staff availability, and ensure internal and external intermediate and final deadlines are met.
• Assist with identifying and pursuing new clients and leverage existing relationships to continue to provide valuable services to VHB's existing clients.
• Lead business development including proposal, scope and fee development.

Skills and Abilities

• Superior project management skills on water resource projects.
• Strong technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g. Hydrocad, Hec‑Ras, etc.) and design (e.g. stormwater control measures, culverts, flood control and resiliency solutions, etc.).
• Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal technical requirements related to water resources projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/water resource engineering or related discipline, master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• 8-11 years of experience required.
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• AutoCAD and GIS experience strongly desired.
• The ideal location for this role would be the Greater Boston area; but for a well qualified candidate, this could be based in any of our New England offices.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $120,000 to $160,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.