Project Manager, Water Resources - Salem, OR.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with DEA’s other managers in the Water and Environment Business Unit and throughout the company to promote DEA’s business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values
• Provide leadership and guidance to early-career staff
• Coach and mentor staff in professional, technical, and business development efforts
• Provide meaningful input into the continued refinement of the strategy, plan, and direction for the Business Unit (BU)
• Gather and share business intelligence within the BU as well as across regions and other BUs
• Adhere to firm-wide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting, contracting, and quality requirements
• Work with the Business Development and Marketing Manager to:
• cultivate external relationships and branding consistent with the overall DEA brand
• identify, support, and initiate business development activity and project pursuits
• ensure resources are available to complete project work as committed to in proposals
• achieve an optimal balance of project-focused and business development activities
• Lead the development of pursuits and proposals as a pursuit champion, when applicable
• Work collaboratively with people at all levels to implement company initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering with emphasis in stormwater management and/or water resource design
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager of water resource engineering projects
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulic, and stormwater modeling software (SMS:SRH-2D, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8 etc)
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Word, Excel, Bluebeam, etc)
• Ability to manage water resource-focused projects with multiple staff
• Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) deliverables for public and private projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a hydrology and hydraulic engineer with general civil and water resource design experience
• Experience working with Departments of Transportation, local public works departments, flood control districts, and other local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in Bently OpenRoads, Autodesk Civil3D, SMS:SRH-2D, HEC-RAS 2D, HY-8, etc
• Ability to manage large, complex projects involving sub consultants and multiple disciplines

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retailment: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement