Project Manager - Water

Position Overview

Garver is seeking a 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, and work closely with clients to exceed their expectations.

• Design and manage projects related to 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 coordinate with other support disciplines, and with regulating agencies, and will perform quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required.

• 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
• Manage project budgets, including 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
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Strong communications 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 6 months of hire
• 6 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 provides company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education, highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program. The company promotes a progressive atmosphere, encourages professional development, and supports work‑life balance.

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.