Project Manager - Commercial Utilities

Dewberry • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Dewberry has a full-time opening in Richmond, VA for a Project Manager within our Commercial Utilities – Energy/Renewables Group. You will become part of a growing team that practices total project consulting and provides complete, comprehensive services to a wide variety of clients. As Project Manager you will be responsible for developing project strategy and performing engineering/design quality control reviews for work prepared by multi-discipline professionals and subconsultants. You will also be responsible for managing project financials, while adhering to contractual and invoicing requirements which support the projects being managed. This role requires technical knowledge, construction administration experience and the ability to provide staff mentoring and training within commercial infrastructure, gas utility, electric utility and renewables channels. Collaboration with other Dewberry offices for resources and project pursuits is expected and desired. This position will require travel to other Dewberry offices, client offices, government agency locations and project sites.

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT is required; PE preferred
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft Office is required
• 8+ years of experience successfully designing/managing commercial utility, energy or renewables projects and technical staff
• Proven track record of meeting project and client deadlines
• Works in a timely fashion to meet project budgets
• Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and review agency staff
• Composes technical reports, memorandums and other written communication such as email
• Ability to multi-task and work simultaneously on several projects at once
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and project requirements

Responsibilities

• Contribute to overall business development strategy, maintain key relationships and lead project pursuits
• Develop responses to requests for proposals and qualifications, including cost proposals
• Meet with prospective and existing clients to develop and capture new business
• Serve as project manager for clients across multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborate with and manage multi-discipline technical teams and subconsultants
• Manage project financials, invoicing, and collections
• Coordinate staff and task scheduling
• Provide project strategy and technical guidance to staff and subconsultants
• Manage and perform engineering/design quality control reviews
• Mentor and technically train junior team members
• Collaborate proactively and productively with other groups and company offices

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life
• Life insurance (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• 529 College Savings Plans
• Travel Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Discounted purchase programs available to all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees