Job DescriptionDewberry is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage and execute water and wastewater facility projects for public utility clients. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a team of energetic, highly engaged professionals in Dewberry’s Mid Atlantic Water Group. This position is available in both Fairfax and Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to lead engineers and other professionals on a variety of projects, which may include but are not limited to:
- Wastewater treatment plants
With support from the enterprise, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team to execute highly technical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and be capable of pursuing new opportunities, assisting with technical proposals, and preparing project work plans and fee estimates.
Responsibilities
- Lead water/wastewater process mechanical design projects for public utility clients.
- Lead the planning phase of projects while interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permitting specialists.
- Contribute to the continued growth of our National Water Market Segment through performing business development and client management activities, including proposal preparation and client interaction through active participation in professional associations.
- Effectively understand and communicate project expectations to the project team and client.
- Conduct QA and QC reviews of other projects.
- Provide technical assistance and mentoring of junior staff.
- Employ earned value management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.
Required Skills & Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the water/wastewater field.
- Thorough knowledge and ability to apply theories, principles, concepts, and practices of civil and environmental engineering to the planning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water conveyance and treatment systems.
- A successful track record of managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
- P.E. in Virginia required with the ability to obtain them through reciprocity within one year of the start date for New York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, Florida, or South Carolina, as applicable.
- Must have proven and strong verbal and written communication skills.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
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