Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Job Description

Elevate Your Career as a Project Manager at Dewberry!

Dewberry’s Richmond, VA office is on the lookout for a dynamic Project Manager to spearhead our MEPS Infrastructure teams in designing cutting-edge electrical, mechanical, and structural systems for Water/Wastewater projects. In this pivotal role, you will not only lead our talented engineering teams but also engage directly with external clients and owners, ensuring that our innovative solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. If you have a proven track record in specifying, designing, and implementing electrical power systems, and a genuine enthusiasm for advancing water and wastewater infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

Join one of the most esteemed electrical companies, comprised of over 30 dedicated professionals who are passionate about creating reliable and resilient electrical infrastructure for water and wastewater facilities across North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, and Florida. Here, you will collaborate with highly skilled experts who are committed to making a tangible impact on the communities we serve.

At Dewberry, you will have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in electrical distribution, motor controls, SCADA, and power system studies while executing a comprehensive range of services that shape the future of water infrastructure. Beyond traditional water and wastewater designs, you will play a crucial role in pioneering the integration of renewable energy solutions, helping our clients achieve their decarbonization and electrification goals.

Step into a role where your leadership can drive innovation and sustainability in essential infrastructure. Join us at Dewberry and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming the way communities access and manage their water resources!

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical, mechanical, and structural design teams on a variety of water/wastewater infrastructure projects for public utility and private clients.
• Manage planning, design, and construction phase projects while interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permitting specialists.
• Coordinate with Design Discipline Managers to schedule, plan and assign appropriate personnel.
• Effectively understand and communicate project expectations to MEPS Infrastructure project team and Client (both internal and external).
• Prepare design proposals, support project pursuits, and engage in client management and business development activities.
• Employ earned value and quality management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedule, and budget. Oversee deliverable submission and ensure coordination through all disciplines and consultants involved.
• Contribute to the continued growth of MEPS Infrastructure through attending conferences, supporting articles professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive design and project management experience, minimum 4+ years in the water/wastewater market.
• Accomplished Professional Engineer (P.E.) in North Carolina, Virginia, or ability to obtain them through reciprocity within 90 days of start date.
• Experience coordinating engineering work and interfacing with other disciplines as needed.
• Experience interfacing with clients.
• Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized, with good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and process control systems with general knowledge of applicable codes, national standards, water/wastewater equipment and plant operation, space requirements, and cost.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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