Water Resources Project Manager
About The Position
ABOUT THE POSITION Water Resources Project Manager | Virginia Beach, VA | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA Are you a skilled Water Resources Engineer with a passion for solving complex hydraulic and hydrology challenges? VHB’s I-64 team is expanding, and we’re looking for a project management-level professional to bring innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to our clients. Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Virginia Beach, Richmond or Williamsburg, VA locations. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects ranging from site-specific developments to large-scale watershed initiatives. Your expertise will help shape solutions for stormwater management, MS4 compliance, transportation drainage, green infrastructure, BMP retrofits, and flood mitigation. If you’re looking for a dynamic team environment where your work makes a lasting impact on water resources, ecological restoration, and infrastructure resilience, we’d love to connect with you!
Requirements
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter
- Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
- BS in civil/environmental engineering or related discipline
- 8+ years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience required
- Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs
- Project management of relevant projects
- Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting
- PE required
Responsibilities
- Overseeing multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality focus including interaction with staff and clients
- Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software including: PC SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, SRH-2D/SMS, and others.
- Developing technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources related projects
- Leading the construction administration for water resource projects
- Work with VHB’s integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and develop permit applications
- Identifying and pursuing new business
- Creating and expanding technical resources of staff
- Acting as a mentor and aiding in staff 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
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
