Project Manager

Dewberry•New York, NY

9d•$127,000 - $163,000

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Project Manager with at least 10 years of experience, emphasizing the design and construction of stormwater and flood control projects in urban environments. The role may serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on planning, engineering, and construction of stormwater infrastructure and large-scale flood resilience projects. The position leads a team of engineers on projects primarily in the New York City metropolitan area, with occasional work around the country, and includes proposal development, business development, conference presentations, and participation in professional organizations. The Project Manager will manage and provide technical leadership for resilience, water resources, and hazard mitigation work in municipal, regional, and federal markets. The position involves engineering analysis and design of water infrastructure, acting as engineer of record, building client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, and coordinating project goals, resources, schedules, budgets, and delivery expectations. Dewberry describes itself as a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The company highlights strategic initiatives, collaboration, career development opportunities, a comprehensive compensation package, and work-life balance. The projected salary range is $127,000–$163,000 annually, with possible variation based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in water resources and/or environmental engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in water resources (hydrology and hydraulic modeling), green infrastructure, conveyance systems, stormwater infrastructure design, flood resilience, and flood control system components.
Professional Engineer license and ability to apply for reciprocity in various states.
Demonstrated experience as an engineer of record for built projects.
Progressive experience in business development and project delivery for stormwater and flood resilience projects in urban environments, including coastal, riverine/fluvial, and pluvial settings.
Knowledge of NYCDEP, NYCDDC, MTA, NYSDEC, USACE, and FEMA standards and procedures for design, or similar agencies’ standards and procedures.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Experience using GIS and CAD programs such as ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation.
Experience using hydrology and hydraulics modeling programs such as InfoWorks ICM, MIKE, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and SWMM.
Clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Knowledge of coastal engineering.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analysis and develop preliminary and detailed designs for water infrastructure, including green infrastructure, BMPs, hydraulic control structures, drainage conveyance systems, pump stations, and flood control systems.
Write specifications and develop construction documents.
Serve as the water resources engineer of record on projects.
Support leadership in developing a team of professionals delivering multidisciplinary flood resilience projects.
Develop strong client relationships.
Lead multidisciplinary teams on planning- and design-related projects.
Lead strategy and capture planning for pursuits involving stormwater and flood resilience planning and design.
Manage, lead, execute, and/or provide technical support for resilience, water resources, and hazard mitigation projects in municipal, regional, and federal markets.
Communicate with clients, establish project team goals and objectives, and schedule and coordinate resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client performance expectations.
Participate in proposal development, lead business development, present at conferences, and participate in professional organizations.