Water Resources - Senior Project Manager

System One; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Chantilly, VA to lead and grow a Water Resources practice. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects in both public and private sectors, applying your technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of water resources engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include project leadership, team management, and client coordination within a dynamic environment.

Eligible employees will receive comprehensive health benefits and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Strong experience in stormwater, floodplain, and/or dam design and permitting.
• Proven experience managing projects, teams, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resources projects like stormwater management and floodplain analysis.
• Perform QA/QC on design documents and models.
• Oversee project schedules and budgets across multiple assignments.

Skills

Water resources engineering experience

Project management

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Job Title: Water Resources - Senior Project Manager

Location: Chantilly, VA

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and grow a Water Resources practice, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects across public and private sectors. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and client management to deliver high-quality water resources solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resources projects, including stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and dam-related work
• Perform QA/QC on design documents, models, reports, and permit applications
• Review hydrologic and hydraulic models (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multiple assignments
• Manage and mentor project teams, including engineers and junior staff
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to secure approvals
• Support contract management, including proposals, billing, and client communications
• Contribute to process improvements and overall practice growth

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (VA required; multi-state preferred)
• Strong experience in stormwater, floodplain, and/or dam design and permitting
• Proficiency with H & H modeling tools (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, etc.)
• Proven experience managing projects, teams, and client relationships
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills

We offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.