Senior Project Manager
Silver Spring, MD

We seek a Senior Project Manager to provide expertise in project delivery and management with the expectation to manage various projects and/or programs. The Project Manager needs to have a diverse background in water/wastewater to manage projects related to design, planning and construction; and a variety of other related assignments as well as work in a team environment developing engineering studies, conceptual designs, construction plans and specifications, as well as providing support during construction.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentoring staff and providing career guidance and supporting their growth while following our core values
• Develop and maintain client relationships with existing and new clients to understand their future needs and to ensure that their expectations are being met
• Managing multiple technical assignments simultaneously to lead teams to complete assignments to the client’s satisfaction while following the contract requirements and maintaining schedule and budget.
• Technical excellence in planning studies, preliminary designs, final designs, program management, bid assistance and office services during construction for pump stations, pipelines, treatment plants, and stormwater systems.
• Identify and lead business development pursuits, including positioning and preparation of proposals, to meet the Office’s growth goals
• Manage staff assignments and work load to increase efficiency, while helping staff achieve their career objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required. Master’s degree is desirable.    
    Experience: Minimum 15 years’ experience in water and wastewater design, planning, construction management and business development; water/wastewater treatment and large treatment plant experience required.
    Certifications: A PE designation is required. PE certification in northeast states is desirable. 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Ability to develop and manage client relationships and demonstrated ability to manage large projects
• Strong communication and technical writing skills  
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery including the management of client expectations, technical team, and financial aspects of projects
• Strong technical and entrepreneurial competencies as well as a desire to expand existing client relationships and to establish working relationships with new clients.
• Demonstrable commitment for exceeding client expectations by presenting and implementing the best solutions to meet their needs.
• Self-starter with ability to participate collaboratively with team and lead and manage others