Water Resources Project Manager
About The Position
VHB's Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join its dynamic team of Water Resources specialists. In this position you will assist our clients with developing strategic, cost-effective, and forward-thinking solutions to their water resources, ecological restoration, transportation, and environmental challenges. You will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from site to watershed scale. Projects may include stormwater designs, bridge hydraulics and scour, stream restorations, flood mitigation and management, and coastal resiliency. Responsibilities Lead multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality solutions. Conduct and/or lead staff in conducting comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic studies, detailed reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications that address water resources needs for a wide array of projects. Partner with VHB's integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and prepare applications for approvals. Mentor and support team members, expanding their technical expertise and fostering collaborative learning. Identify both short-term deadlines, deliverables, and tasks as well as long-term client goals Track budgets, schedules, staff availability, and ensure internal and external intermediate and final deadlines are met Assist with identifying and pursuing new clients and leverage existing relationships to continue to provide valuable services to VHB's existing clients Lead business development including proposal, scope and fee development.
Requirements
- Superior project management skills on water resource projects
- Strong technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g. Hydrocad, Hec-Ras, etc.) and design (e.g. stormwater control measures, culverts, flood control and resiliency solutions, etc.)
- Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports
- An understanding of local, state, and federal technical requirements related to water resources projects.
- Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/water resource engineering or related discipline, master's degree maybe substituted for 2 years of experience.
- 5-8 years of experience required
- P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months
- AutoCAD and GIS experience strongly desired
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality solutions.
- Conduct and/or lead staff in conducting comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic studies, detailed reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications that address water resources needs for a wide array of projects.
- Partner with VHB's integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and prepare applications for approvals.
- Mentor and support team members, expanding their technical expertise and fostering collaborative learning.
- Identify both short-term deadlines, deliverables, and tasks as well as long-term client goals
- Track budgets, schedules, staff availability, and ensure internal and external intermediate and final deadlines are met
- Assist with identifying and pursuing new clients and leverage existing relationships to continue to provide valuable services to VHB's existing clients
- Lead business development including proposal, scope and fee development.
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
