Project Manager, Dam Safety

About the role

The Project Manager, Dam Safety will manage projects involving high hazard dam facilities and public/private drainage systems, as well as stormwater collection and conveyance systems, BMP design, NPDES permitting, and H&H analysis. The role involves acting as the design task leader for dams and surface water projects, managing budgets and schedules, and interacting with clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage projects and proposals to meet client and regulatory needs
• Work closely with clients and regulatory agencies as part of a multi-discipline team
• Develop project scope of work documents and project plans that include an analysis of benefit, cost, work schedule, and any related risks
• Lead design team in developing project drawings, technical specifications, schedule, and bid tabs
• Monitor and communicate project related issues, scope changes, variances, and contingencies that may arise during the construction of projects
• Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to construction related conflicts and RFIs
• Mentor junior staff
• Afford assistance in marketing for the surface water discipline, the office, and the Company

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 7+ years as an Engineer working in the dams, levee, and surface water design space
• Familiarity with basic hydrology and hydraulic design software
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with permit application development and coordination for federal, state and local agencies
• Previous experience working with projects that include planning & feasibility, assessments, design, grading, and detailing of dam and surface water facilities
• FERC experience and certification experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Experience in design and assessment of spillways, penstocks, and other dam structure components
• Stormwater collection and conveyance systems design experience
• Natural channel design experience
• Bridge hydraulics, scour, floodplain evaluation projects experience
• Familiarity with permit application development and coordination for federal, state and local agencies

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and mentor teams
• Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulic design software
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Knowledge of permit application development and coordination
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to construction related conflicts and RFIs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits