Water​/Wastewater Project Manager - Linear Infrastructure

Overview

Job Description Dewberry is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage and execute wastewater treatment 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:

• Process troubleshooting and optimization
• Process modeling
• Biological nutrient removal
• Solids handling including aerobic and anaerobic digestion, dewatering, and biosolids disposal
• Reclaimed water
• PFAS treatment

• Lead wastewater treatment 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 the National Water Market Segment through business development and client management activities, including proposal preparation and client interaction through 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.
• Apply 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 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 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.
• A successful track record in managing clients and developing new business.
• P.E. in Virginia required with the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within one year of the start date for New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, Florida, or South Carolina, as applicable.
• Proven and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Programming and/or scripting experience is preferred.

• 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.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry 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, conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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