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

About the role

Burns & McDonnell’s Water Practice is growing rapidly in the Mid-Atlantic region and is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater capital programs, projects, and strategic advisory services.

Responsibilities

• 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 Owners 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.
• Aid in recruitment, mentoring, and retention of staff.
• Lead and/or support business development activities including client and project development, proposal development, and strategic planning.
• 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.
• Aid in the development of existing 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an 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 (Owners, 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.