Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Municipal Water/Wastewater (Richmond, VA / Chesapeake, VA / Arlington, VA)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 7+ years in design and construction of municipal water/wastewater facilities; 3+ years managing projects.
  • Self-driven with a background in municipal water or wastewater facilities and eagerness to face challenges.
  • Experience in both conventional and membrane filtration if focused on drinking water; knowledge in hydraulics and chemical systems.
  • Expertise in preliminary to biological treatment and solids processing if focused on wastewater.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional engineer license or ability to obtain one within six months.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary activities on various water/wastewater projects.
  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians in designing municipal treatment facilities and liaising with construction teams.
  • Apply advanced treatment technologies to address water quality challenges nationwide.
  • Engage in client development and maintain project management duties, including budgeting and scheduling.
  • Plan and communicate project personnel requirements to management.
  • Mentor junior staff and assume leadership roles.
  • Enhance visibility within the regional market by actively participating in professional organizations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse water treatment projects across the U.S.
  • Employee-owned culture emphasizing career growth and client success.
  • Recognition as one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
  • Supportive environment fostering mentorship and leadership opportunities.
  • Travel flexibility to meet project requirements, enhancing professional exposure.
Full Job Description
Description Burns & McDonnell's Water Practice is experiencing rapid growth in the Mid-Atlantic region and is seeking a motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater capital programs, projects and strategic advisory services. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional with experience in program management and infrastructure development, including design-build delivery. The candidate will work closely with senior leadership to advance business development efforts, enhance engineering and construction capabilities, and oversee key initiatives for regional utility clients. This position also plays a critical role in expanding the Water Practice in a dynamic, client-focused, and profitable way-guided by Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, integrity, safety, and exceptional service.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following:
• Provide managerial and technical direction to professional and support staff during project execution, including project controls, data management, capital project delivery, public outreach, regulatory compliance, and construction management.
• Lead and/or support the execution of collaborative delivery projects, primarily progressive design-build
• Support Owner's in an advisory role in helping them deliver water and wastewater projects both enterprise-wide and for specific projects as required.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff in facets of project and client management. Assist in recruitment, mentoring, and retention of staff.
• Lead and/or support business development activities including client and project development, proposal development and strategic planning.
• Must be able to manage results, maximize project profitability, manage billable hours on projects, and achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• When applicable, support and lead negotiating compliance schedules and terms with regulatory agencies; develop and present program issues to regulatory agencies as well as the general public.
• Assist in the development of already established clients and new clients.
• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.
• Develop relationships with other consultants and contractors to build possible teaming arrangements for future pursuits.
• Promote and follow Burns & McDonnell safety protocols on all projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program.
• Minimum of seven (7) years applicable experience required. Ten (10) years preferred.
• Prior project, program and/or construction management experience in the water industry, with collaborative delivery experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective preferred.
• Proven collaboration, facilitation, and organization problem solving skills in previous roles.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage change thoughtfully and positively.
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing visions that have brought a positive impact.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, poise, and discernment; capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, preferably in at least one area of water/wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment; water supply distribution and treatment; and stormwater management.
• Capital planning and project delivery experience, including design and construction is preferred.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementing organizational management methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Experience and familiarity with corporate human resources policies is a plus.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is a plus.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-VA-Norfolk

Other Locations US-VA-Richmond, US-VA-Arlington

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 251795

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #WTR

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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