Water Resources Project Manager - Tacoma, WA.

About the role

The Water Resources Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc., is seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager in Bellevue, Everett, Olympia, Seattle, or Tacoma, WA.

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
• Supervise staff, providing mentorship and administrative support to staff in professional, technical, and business development efforts
• Manage project development and delivery including scoping, budgeting, contract negotiations, and project execution
• Develop and refine 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
• Cultivate external relationships and branding consistent with the overall DEA brand
• Support and initiate business development activity and project pursuits
• Achieve an optimal balance of project-focused and business development activities
• Lead the development of pursuits and proposals as a pursuit champion, when applicable
• Collaborate with people at all levels to implement company initiatives

Requirements

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with emphasis in stream restoration and/or water resource design
• Registered Professional Engineer in Washington State or ability to obtain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager of water resource engineering projects
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulic, and stormwater modeling software (MGSFLood, SMS:SRH-2D, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8 etc)
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Word, Excel, Bluebeam, etc)
• Experience supervising staff, providing mentorship and administrative support
• Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) deliverables for public and private projects

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with emphasis in stream restoration and/or water resource design
• Registered Professional Engineer in Washington State or ability to obtain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager of water resource engineering projects
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulic, and stormwater modeling software (MGSFLood, SMS:SRH-2D, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8 etc)
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Word, Excel, Bluebeam, etc)
• Experience supervising staff, providing mentorship and administrative support
• Experience developing plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) deliverables for public and private projects

Skills

• Hydrology and hydraulic engineering
• Stream restoration design
• Stormwater management
• Public and private project management
• Project development and delivery
• Business development

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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
• 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