Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry’s Mid-Atlantic Water Group is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager for its Fairfax, Virginia office. The position manages small and medium water and wastewater projects for public utility clients, including planning, design, and construction-phase work. The project manager coordinates with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permitting specialists, and communicates project expectations to clients and project teams. The role also supports growth of Dewberry’s Water Market Segment through business development, client management, proposal preparation, and participation in professional associations. The project manager provides technical assistance and mentorship to junior staff and uses earned value management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedules, and budgets.

Dewberry describes its water practice as delivering complex projects for water clients nationwide, combining local relationships with national expertise and innovative delivery approaches. The firm has more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The projected salary range is $134,000–$172,000 annually; the range may vary based on factors including skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. Applicants who do not meet every listed qualification are encouraged to apply. Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers of employment are subject to a background screening that may include employment, education and credential verification, driving record, criminal background, and an investigative consumer report, conducted in compliance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience in the water/wastewater field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Washington, DC, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within one year of the start date.
• Experience preparing reports, design plans, and specifications for municipal water and wastewater system projects in Virginia, including pump stations, tanks, and pipelines.
• Experience coordinating engineering work and interfacing with other disciplines as needed.
• Experience interfacing with clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of water and wastewater projects for public utility clients.
• Manage planning, design, and construction-phase projects, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permitting specialists.
• Contribute to growth of the Water Market Segment through business development and client management activities, including proposal preparation and client interaction.
• Participate actively in professional associations.
• Communicate project expectations effectively to project teams and clients.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Use earned value management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Expand technical knowledge and professional networks by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; and participating in state or national professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

What This Job Offers

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