Water​/Wastewater Project Manager - Process Mechanical

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage and execute water and wastewater facility projects for public utility clients. This role is available in both Fairfax and Richmond, Virginia and is part of our Mid Atlantic Water Group. 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 candidate will be capable of pursuing new opportunities, assisting with technical proposals, and preparing project work plans and fee estimates.

• 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 growth of our National Water Market Segment through business development and client management, including proposal preparation and client interaction via 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, conferences, reviewing professional publications, and participating in state and/or national professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

• 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 it 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.
• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• 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.
• Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.