Water/Wastewater Project Manager/Design Manager

employment-carollo; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Carollo Engineers in Virginia is seeking a senior engineer to lead design, rehabilitation, and construction of water, wastewater, and reuse facilities in the Arlington area.

The role requires 10+ years in the water sector with PM experience and a Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities include client management, budgeting, planning, and coordination across teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechnical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of water industry experience with at least five years of project management experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with clients and project team.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering work in design, rehabilitation, and/or construction of water, wastewater, and reuse treatment facilities.
• Develops plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects; supports permitting and alternative analysis.
• Manages budgets, schedules, and contractual obligations; ensures quality standards and client relations.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budget planning

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering work in design, rehabilitation, and/or construction of water, wastewater, and reuse treatment facilities
• Works on engineering designs, prepare reports, develop plans, prepare specifications, and cost estimates for various water, wastewater, and reuse projects, permitting and alternative analysis
• Prepares technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables; data entry and analysis, and working through the construction phase on the projects
• Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects of medium to large sizes of moderately complex nature
• Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
• Collaborates with several other supervisors or team leaders
• Responsible for training and monitoring internal staff
• Responsible for acting independently and making authoritative decisions on technical matters
• Develops significant relationships with new and existing clients and has responsibility for client maintenance
• Supports firm's relationships with client management personnel
• Responsible for identifying and directing sub consultants performing services on projects
• Technical collaborator in proposal preparation and overall business development pursuits
• Active in professional associations, includingpresentation of technical papers, member of technical committee, officer of local or national organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechnical, or Chemical Engineering
• 10 plus years of experience in the water industry with at least five years of project management experience
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Demonstrated experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater treatment projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
• Demonstrated experience in facilities planning and analysis of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater treatment projects, including process modeling and selection, condition assessment, and capital improvement program (CIP) development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Design and construction phase experience
• DBIA certification

Compensation Range

$165,000 to $195,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.