Senior Project Manager Water/Wastewater

AECOM•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a motivated and experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join its expanding water engineering practice. The role will work on wet weather remediation programs, sewer collection, potable water distribution and storage, and pumping station projects in the Hampton Roads region and central and northern Virginia. The selected candidate will manage, plan, and lead engineering design projects covering sanitary sewer collection systems, pumping and lift stations, force mains, interceptors, water distribution systems, green infrastructure, reservoirs, and water/wastewater treatment plants. The position manages a portfolio of clients and multiple projects, coordinating their delivery on time, within budget, and within scope. It may include supervision of mid- to junior-level engineers and project administration, controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating, and procurement representatives. The role also provides specialized technical input, supports studies and design, and contributes to project reviews, estimates, specifications, and quality control. The position does not offer relocation assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Proven experience managing engineering design projects for sanitary sewer collection systems, including large-diameter pipe, pumping stations, lift stations, force mains, interceptors, and water distribution systems.
Professional Engineer’s license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months of employment.
Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Unifier, e-Builder, CM14, and P6 Scheduling Software.
Demonstrated experience in business development.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer’s license in the state of Virginia.
12 or more years of related experience.
Experience with Hampton Roads Area municipal water/wastewater clients.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting regulations for water/wastewater.
Proven track record of delivering technically complex construction projects from inception to completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
Plan and lead engineering design projects for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Coordinate projects and ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
Develop detailed project plans and monitor and track progress.
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
Consistently deliver planned profit margins.
May supervise mid- to junior-level engineers and project administration, controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating, and procurement representatives.
Provide specialized technical input to studies and design in the employee’s area of expertise.
Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by others.
Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort for projects.
Perform quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings.
Prepare technical specification sections.
Participate in business development.