Water/Wastewater Project Manager | Public Utilities

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry’s Mid-Atlantic Water Group in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead small and medium projects for public utilities. You will manage planning, design, and construction phases and coordinate with engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering degree, 8+ years in water/wastewater, and a Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or DC PE license or reciprocity within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in the water/wastewater field.
• P.E. license in VA, MD, PA, WV, or DC, or reciprocity within 1 year.
• Experience preparing reports and design plans for municipal water/wastewater.
• Experience interfacing with clients and coordinating with other disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage water/wastewater projects for public utility clients.
• Oversee planning, design, and construction phases with other engineering disciplines.
• Support business development and client interactions, including proposals.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Apply earned value management to project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Expand technical knowledge through seminars and professional activities.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client interfacing

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Dewberry’s Mid-Atlantic Water Group in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead small and medium projects for public utilities. You will manage planning, design, and construction phases and coordinate with engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering degree, 8+ years in water/wastewater, and a Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or DC PE license or reciprocity within one year.