Water/Wastewater Project Manager - Process Mechanical

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their Mid Atlantic Water Group in Merrifield, Virginia. The role involves managing water and wastewater facility projects for public utilities, leading a team of engineers, and ensuring project success through effective communication and leadership.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields, 10 years of experience, and a P.E. license. The position offers an opportunity to work on complex projects and contribute to business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the water/wastewater field.
• Thorough knowledge of civil/environmental engineering principles.
• P.E. in Virginia required with reciprocity abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead water/wastewater design projects for public utility clients.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines and technicians.
• Perform business development and client management activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Technical proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Machine/Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage and execute water and wastewater facility projects for public utility clients. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a team of energetic, highly engaged professionals in Dewberry’s Mid Atlantic Water Group. This position is available in both Fairfax and Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to lead engineers and other professionals on a variety of projects, which may include but are not limited to:

• Water treatment plants
• Wastewater treatment plants
• Water booster stations
• Wastewater pump stations
• Water storage facilities
• Flow equalization

With support from the enterprise, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team to execute highly technical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and be capable of pursuing new opportunities, assisting with technical proposals, and preparing project work plans and fee estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead water/wastewater process mechanical design projects for public utility clients.
• Lead the planning phase of projects while interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permitting specialists.
• Contribute to the continued growth of our National Water Market Segment through performing business development and client management activities, including proposal preparation and client interaction through active participation in professional associations.
• Effectively understand and communicate project expectations to the project team and client.
• Conduct QA and QC reviews of other projects.
• Provide technical assistance and mentoring of junior staff.
• Employ earned value management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the water/wastewater field.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to apply theories, principles, concepts, and practices of civil and environmental engineering to the planning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water conveyance and treatment systems.
• A successful track record of managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• P.E. in Virginia required with the ability to obtain them through reciprocity within one year of the start date for New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, Florida, or South Carolina, as applicable.
• Must have proven and strong verbal and written communication skills.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.