Project Manager

Saunders Staffing Agency • Virginia Beach, VA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Saunders Staffing Agency is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead linear transportation-related drainage and stormwater projects. This is a hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) designed for a Civil Engineer with a strong background in VDOT standards and a passion for managing multidisciplinary teams. As a Project Manager with our clients team, you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle—from scope and budget development to stakeholder communication and technical quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience.
• Virginia PE license (Professional Engineer) or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Proven experience with VDOT and locally administered VDOT transportation/infrastructure projects.
• Expert knowledge of Bentley products (MicroStation and ProjectWise), Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.
• Strong communication and mentorship abilities with a track record of delivering concurrent projects on time.

Nice To Haves

• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control or Stormwater Plan Reviewer certification.
• Experience with 1D or 2D PCSWMM Modeling .
• Familiarity with various delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3).
• Established relationships with local county or state-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets for complex drainage and stormwater modeling projects.
• Develop project-specific plans, cost estimates, and reports; prepare complex stormwater models and oversee design milestone submittals.
• Coordinate internal team members and subconsultants; provide continuous performance management, coaching, and mentorship.
• Build strong relationships with clients to ensure project requirements are met; prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Assist leadership with the marketing process, including proposal development and shortlist interviews.
• Ensure all staff and project deliverables comply with established quality control policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager