Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager, Distribution/Conveyance

Dewberry • Raleigh, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for its Raleigh, North Carolina office. The role leads water and wastewater design projects for municipal and private clients, combining technical expertise, project management, and market development responsibilities. Typical work includes utility and pump station design, inflow and infiltration studies, hydraulic modeling, collection system condition assessment and design, and water distribution and storage. There may also be opportunities to work on treatment projects, including process performance evaluation and process design.

The successful candidate will manage client relationships and help position Dewberry to deliver large, complex water and wastewater projects. Working with peers across the company, the project manager will provide technical expertise across a range of projects, participate in business development and pursue new clients, and remain actively engaged in the market. The role also includes managing and mentoring junior engineers, including direct reports.

Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The company describes its work culture and attributes as “Dewberry at Work” and emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and high-quality client service. Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. Background screening may be required for candidates who receive an employment offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer license.
• At least 10 years of experience with increasing levels of project responsibility for public-sector water and wastewater projects.
• Successful track record maintaining client relationships in the Raleigh market.
• Extensive technical experience designing wastewater conveyance systems and pump stations, water distribution and storage, and treatment.
• General knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Successful track record managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater design projects.
• Lead work involving pump station design, inflow and infiltration studies, hydraulic modeling, collection system condition assessment and design, and water distribution and storage; potentially engage in treatment projects.
• Lead and facilitate engineering design staff.
• Coordinate with design teams across multiple offices and disciplines to produce detailed design documents for construction plans.
• Meet client deadlines and manage project budgets.
• Participate in business development, including marketing new projects, preparing proposals, and managing client relationships.
• Manage and leverage client relationships to position Dewberry for large and complex water and wastewater projects.
• Pursue new clients and maintain active engagement in the market.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, including direct reports.

What This Job Offers

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