Dewberry

Civil Engineer Senior Project Manager

Dewberry • $150K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering required.
  • 10+ years of experience in land development and site/civil project management.
  • Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license mandatory.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling software.
  • Strong project management skills, particularly in contract management and finance.
  • Extensive knowledge of local permitting processes in Northern Virginia and D.C.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of site/civil engineering projects from start to finish.
  • Direct multidisciplinary design teams through all stages of project delivery.
  • Serve as the main client contact to ensure high-quality service and relationship management.
  • Drive business development efforts, including proposals and client outreach.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services with existing and new clients.
  • Collaborate with various Dewberry teams on complex, impactful projects.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and staffing plans.

Benefits

  • Flexible office location within Northern Virginia.
  • Opportunity to mentor junior and mid-level staff.
  • Culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects that benefit the community.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Project Manager with Site/Civil Engineering design and management experience to join our site infrastructure planning and design practice. This position has the flexibility to be located in any of our Northern Virginia offices. In this leadership role, you’ll manage complex land development and site/civil engineering projects serving the commercial and public sector markets, while driving business growth, strengthening client relationships, and providing mentorship to supporting staff.  This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and is passionate about delivering innovative, high-quality solutions, while simultaneously driving highly successful project outcomes.

 

Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of site/civil engineering projects from concept through construction.
  • Direct multidisciplinary design teams in all aspects of project delivery, including site layout, grading, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, utility design, and associated calculations and reports.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and fostering long-term relationship development and management.
  • Lead business development initiatives, including client outreach, proposal preparation, and contract management.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and enter new geographic and market sectors.
  • Collaborate with Dewberry teams across the organization to deliver complex, high-impact projects and leverage the firm's full range of capabilities.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans to drive successful project performance.
  • Manages subcontractors
  • Guide projects through local, state and federal regulatory review processes, including land use entitlements, site plan approvals and environmental processes.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for junior and mid-level staff.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • BS degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in the design and management of land development & site/civil capital improvement projects, in institutional, aviation, municipal, and/or Federal markets.
  • Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong project management skills, including comprehensive experience in contract management, project finance, schedule development/management, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of local permitting and regulatory approval processes in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metro region.
  • Strong construction administration capabilities.
  • Outstanding written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
  • Proficient in mentoring staff, technical leadership and driving project success.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

 

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Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $150,000-$190,000 annually in our Fairfax, VA office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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Size
2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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