Dewberry

Water/Wastewater Project Manager - Process Mechanical

Dewberry$130K — $167K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in the water/wastewater field.
  • Proficient in civil and environmental engineering principles for planning water and wastewater systems.
  • Proven experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Virginia P.E. license required, with reciprocity eligibility for additional states within a year.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead water/wastewater process mechanical design projects for public utility clients.
  • Manage the planning phase of projects while coordinating with engineering disciplines and permitting specialists.
  • Perform business development to support growth in the National Water Market Segment.
  • Clearly communicate project expectations to teams and clients.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews of projects.
  • Mentor junior staff technically and professionally.
  • Utilize earned value management principles for project planning and monitoring.
  • Enhance technical knowledge by engaging with professional associations and attending industry seminars.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a highly engaged team in the Mid Atlantic Water Group.
  • Support for pursuing new business opportunities and professional development activities.
  • Involvement in technical proposals and project planning.
  • Access to a network of professionals in the water/wastewater sector.
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable enterprise.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is seeking an experiencedProject Managertomanageand executewater and wastewater facilityprojects for public utility clients.This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a team of energetic, highly engaged professionalsinDewberrysMid Atlantic Water Group.This position is available inbothFairfaxandRichmond, 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:

  • Watertreatmentplants
  • Wastewater treatmentplants
  • Water booster stations
  • Wastewater pump stations
  • Water storage facilities
  • Flow equalization

With support from the enterprise, the successful candidate willbe responsible forleading a team to execute highly technical projects. The ideal candidate will have strongtechnicalskills and be capable of pursuing newopportunities,assistingwith technical proposals,andpreparing project work plans and fee estimates.

Responsibilities
  • Leadwater/wastewaterprocess mechanicaldesignprojects for public utility clients.
  • Leadtheplanningphaseofprojects whileinterfacingand coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, andpermittingspecialists.
  • Contribute to the continued growth of ourNational Water Market Segmentthrough 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 totheproject team and client.
  • Conduct QA and QC reviewsofother projects.
  • Provide technicalassistanceand mentoring of junior staff.
  • Employ earned value management principles to prepare andmonitorproject work plans,schedules,andbudgets.
  • Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and activelyparticipatingin State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering. Masters degree preferred.
  • A minimum of10years ofrelevantexperience in the water/wastewater field.
  • Thorough knowledge and ability to apply theories, principles, concepts,and practices of civil and environmental engineering to theplanningof water, wastewater, and reclaimed water conveyance and treatmentsystems.
  • A successfultrack recordof managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
  • P.E. inVirginiarequired withthe ability to obtain them through reciprocity within one year of the start dateforNew York, New Jersey, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, Florida,orSouth Carolina, as applicable.
  • Must have proven and strong verbal and written communication skills.

The projected range for this position is $130,000 - $167,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

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

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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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2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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