Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Leave Time

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is hiring a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Herndon, VA. The candidate will manage projects in compliance with scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with subconsultants.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10+ years of experience in water and wastewater project delivery. The position offers competitive pay, mentorship opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including stock ownership plans and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water and wastewater projects.
• Experience delivering projects from design through construction.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Lead project status and presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Strong Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Herndon, VA

Full-Time/Regular

ID: 26130

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

The Water/Wastewater (W/WW) team at JMT epitomizes dynamism and innovation. The right candidate will find themselves immersed in a culture that fosters both mentorship and entrepreneurial spirit. This allows individuals to progressively expand their expertise while receiving guidance from seasoned professionals. Working on collaborative projects related to collection, conveyance, distribution, pumping, and treatment, the candidate will have ample opportunities to contribute to and lead initiatives that shape the future of water and wastewater at JMT and in their local communities.

Compensation for this position is $55-75/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk‑adverse project scope and fee.
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open‑end contract task proposals.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in office's project financial status meetings.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set up and execute a quality project.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations.
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high‑quality outcome.
• Providing coaching and mentoring to the project team through one‑on‑one check‑in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Experience delivering water and wastewater projects from design through construction phase engineering services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Strong Presentation Skills.
• Works well in a team environment.

Preferred Experience

• CAPM or PMP.
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3.
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits

Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is provided at no cost to the employee and provides a beneficial interest in the company. JMT offers a rich benefits package, including:

• Paid Leave Time
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable & Widely Accepted Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Excellent 401K Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement Program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.