Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Linear Infrastructure

Dewberry•Fairfax, VA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Linear Infrastructure to manage and execute strategic water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public utility clients throughout the country. This role is an opportunity to join a team of energetic, highly engaged professionals in Dewberry’s Mid-Atlantic Water Group, located in their Richmond, VA office, with options for hybrid or in-person work. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to lead engineers and other professionals on diverse projects, including condition assessment programs, pipeline rehabilitation, sanitary sewer evaluation studies (SSES), CSO evaluation and renewal, water and sewer extensions, and construction inspection and administration services. The successful candidate will support and lead national project delivery while building a local team, and will be responsible for pursuing new opportunities, assisting with technical proposals, and preparing project work plans and fee estimates. Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with over 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide, committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a collaborative environment for its employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the water/wastewater field.
A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
Thorough knowledge and ability to apply theories, principles, concepts, and practices of civil and environmental engineering to the design and rehabilitation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
A successful track record of managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
A successful track record in managing clients and developing new business.
P.E. in Virginia, Maryland, DC, North Carolina or the ability to obtain them through reciprocity within one year of the start date.
Must have proven and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a variety of water/wastewater infrastructure design projects for public utility clients throughout the Country.
Development of detailed scopes of work, fee estimates and proposals.
Oversee production and coordination of deliverables for multiple concurrent projects.
Lead and mentor staff engineers through the planning and design process.
Contribute to the continued growth of our Water Market Segment through performing business development and client management activities, including proposal preparation and client interaction through active participation in professional associations.
Effectively understand and communicate project expectations to the project team and client.
Oversee production and coordination of deliverables for multiple concurrent project.
Conduct QA and QC reviews of other projects.
Employ earned value management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedules, and budgets.
Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.