Project Manager, Water Resources - Salt Lake

Project Manager, Water Resources

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Water and Environment team excels in managing complex whole‑system resources. We offer comprehensive solutions in natural resources and water‑wastewater management. Our projects incorporate meticulous planning, thorough analysis, and sophisticated design, underscoring our commitment to stewardship of the built and natural environments. We create value for our clients by blending innovation with reliability and sustainable practices.

This approach balances progress with preservation and elevates the quality of life, fostering healthier, more resilient communities.

DEA’s Salt Lake City, UT office
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Water Resources Project Manager.

This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective water resources clients and managing projects from pursuit through delivery. The position requires expertise in water resources engineering projects, including open channels, box culverts, storm drain pipes, hydrology and hydraulics, floodplain analysis, drainage master planning, and stream restoration. Experience in the design of sewer and water systems is valued.

Responsibilities also include presenting to clients and developing proposals and Statements of Qualifications. The position also provides support on a range of municipal, land development, and transportation projects, contributing to DEA’s broader multidisciplinary efforts.

• Work closely with DEA’s other managers in the Water and Environment Business Unit and throughout the company to promote business interests in alignment with its mission, vision, and values.
• Operate in a highly flexible, team‑oriented environment with individual responsibilities for internal and customer deliverables and schedule.
• Provide leadership and guidance to early‑career staff.
• Coach and mentor staff in professional, technical, and business development efforts.
• Take ownership of all aspects of project development and delivery including scoping, budgeting, contract negotiations, and project execution.
• Contribute meaningfully to the ongoing refinement of the strategy, plan, and direction for the Business Unit.
• Gather and share business intelligence within the BU as well as across regions and other BUs.
• Adhere to firm‑wide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting, contracting, and quality requirements.
• Work with the Business Development and Marketing Manager to:
  • cultivate external relationships and branding consistent with the overall DEA brand;
  • identify, support, and initiate business development activity and project pursuits;
  • ensure resources are available to complete project work as committed in proposals;
  • achieve an optimal balance of project‑focused and business development activities.
• Lead the development of pursuits and proposals as a pursuit champion.
• Collaborate with people at all levels to implement company initiatives.

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with emphasis in stormwater management and/or water resource design.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager of water resource engineering projects.
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulic, and stormwater modeling software (SMS:
  
  SRH‑2D, HEC‑RAS, Info Works ICM, HY‑8, etc.).
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Word, Excel, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Ability to manage water resource‑focused projects with multiple staff.
• Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) deliverables for public and private projects.

• 15+ years of experience as a hydrology and hydraulic engineer with general civil and water resource design experience.
• Experience working with Departments of Transportation, local public works departments, flood control districts, and other local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Bently Open Roads, Autodesk Civil3D, SMS:
  
  SRH‑2D, HEC‑RAS 2D, HY‑8, etc.
• Ability to manage large, complex projects involving sub‑consultants and multiple disciplines.

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