Project Manager - Municipal Water/Wastewater (Richmond, VA / Chesapeake, VA / Arlington, VA)

Description Burns & McDonnell’s Water Practice is experiencing rapid growth in the Mid-Atlantic region and is seeking a motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater capital programs, projects and strategic advisory services. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional with experience in program management and infrastructure development, including design-build delivery. The candidate will work closely with senior leadership to advance business development efforts, enhance engineering and construction capabilities, and oversee key initiatives for regional utility clients. This position also plays a critical role in expanding the Water Practice in a dynamic, client-focused, and profitable way—guided by Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, commitment, integrity, safety, and exceptional service.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following: 

• Provide managerial and technical direction to professional and support staff during project execution, including project controls, data management, capital project delivery, public outreach, regulatory compliance, and construction management.
• Lead and/or support the execution of collaborative delivery projects, primarily progressive design-build
• Support Owner’s in an advisory role in helping them deliver water and wastewater projects both enterprise-wide and for specific projects as required.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. 
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff in facets of project and client management. Assist in recruitment, mentoring, and retention of staff.
• Lead and/or support business development activities including client and project development, proposal development and strategic planning.
• Must be able to manage results, maximize project profitability, manage billable hours on projects, and achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• When applicable, support and lead negotiating compliance schedules and terms with regulatory agencies; develop and present program issues to regulatory agencies as well as the general public.
• Assist in the development of already established clients and new clients.
• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees. 
• Develop relationships with other consultants and contractors to build possible teaming arrangements for future pursuits.
• Promote and follow Burns & McDonnell safety protocols on all projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program.
• Minimum of seven (7) years applicable experience required. Ten (10) years preferred.
• Prior project, program and/or construction management experience in the water industry, with collaborative delivery experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective preferred.
• Proven collaboration, facilitation, and organization problem solving skills in previous roles.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage change thoughtfully and positively.
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing visions that have brought a positive impact.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, poise, and discernment; capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered. 
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, preferably in at least one area of water/wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment; water supply distribution and treatment; and stormwater management.
• Capital planning and project delivery experience, including design and construction is preferred.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementing organizational management methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Experience and familiarity with corporate human resources policies is a plus. 
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is a plus.
  
  

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-VA-Norfolk

Other Locations US-VA-Richmond, US-VA-Arlington

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 251795

Job Hire Type Experienced #WTR