Sr. Project Manager - Water

Senior Project Manager – Water

Garver is seeking a Senior Project Manager in our Richmond, VA office to join our Mid-Atlantic Water team. The Project Manager will manage projects consisting of design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with clients, both internal and external, to ensure their expectations of services are exceeded. The Project Manager will also work with other PMs in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization.

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities
• Wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations, gravity systems, and force mains
• Water and wastewater master planning

In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

• Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of project engineers, design engineers, and CAD technicians in the development of water projects
• Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality
• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and team leader(s)
• Prepare and deliver quality assurance and quality control plans
• Conduct construction engineering administration management for local projects

The Garver Water Team prides itself on being innovative and progressive while preserving a rich tradition of quality design. We focus on creating cost-effective designs for long-term operational efficiency while maintaining community and environmental responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Strong communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to gain reciprocity within six months of hire
• 12 or more years of similar experience in the water/wastewater utilities market

• Passionate about client service and the water industry
• Strong work ethic and strong communication skills
• Master’s degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Experience with state and/or national conference technical presentations on water/wastewater treatment topics

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.