Water & Wastewater Project Lead

Dewberry; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry in Danville, VA is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead municipal and private design projects, including pump stations, hydraulic modeling, and water distribution systems, coordinating across offices to produce construction-ready plans.

The role focuses on client relationships, business development, and proposals; requires a VA Professional Engineer license and 6–10 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and VA PE license are required
• 6–10 years of experience with increasing project responsibilities in public sector water and wastewater projects
• Strong track record managing relationships with clients in the Charlotte market
• Extensive technical experience in wastewater conveyance, pump stations, water distribution and storage
• Water/Wastewater treatment experience is a plus
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Management of water and wastewater design projects
• Pump station design, inflow and infiltration studies, hydraulic modeling, collection system assessment and design, water distribution and storage
• Lead and facilitate engineering design staff
• Coordinate design teams across multiple offices and disciplines to generate construction documents
• Meet client deadlines and project budgets
• Participate in business development activities including proposals and client relationship management

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Written & verbal communication

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering

VA Professional Engineering license

Job description

Dewberry in Danville, VA is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead municipal and private design projects, including pump stations, hydraulic modeling, and water distribution systems, coordinating across offices to produce construction-ready plans.

The role focuses on client relationships, business development, and proposals; requires a VA Professional Engineer license and 6–10 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.