Water Resources Project Manager

Overview

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Water Resources Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role emphasizes a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. This position will assist in developing a Water Resources Department and backlog. A flexible/hybrid work environment is applicable, with the reporting office preferably in Fairfax, Richmond or Lexington, Virginia.

Candidates in Maryland will also be considered.

The roadway team at GFT engages in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways, bridges, or traffic engineering, our team focuses on resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions for complex, multimodal roadway systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 8+ years of progressive design and task management experience in water resources and drainage on transportation and public projects. Experience should include overseeing and developing planning, design, and management of water resources-related design projects including stormwater management, storm drain, erosion and sediment control, NPDES stormwater retrofits, Low Impact Development, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, county and state permitting, and construction phase services.

The candidate should possess strong technical, leadership, managerial, and communication skills, existing client relationships, and the ability to make decisions regarding project development. They should motivate junior design staff and work well in a team environment. The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day management and execution of assigned projects, and for leading and supporting business development opportunities and financial management of projects.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Generate the scope, schedule and budget parameters for projects
• Lead the execution of projects within the scope, schedule and budget
• Lead design staff including mentoring and training
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams alongside other technical disciplines
• Identify and resolve issues related to project performance, including supplemental scope, schedule and budget requests
• Develop and implement QA/QC plans for projects
• Manage subconsultant performance
• Perform business development activities, proposal development, and represent GFT at industry and professional events
• Hiring less-experienced engineers as needed

Education |

Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Candidate must possess broad knowledge and experience in transportation/design with strong technical skills in highway design for projects in Maryland. Experience with in Virginia or the District of Columbia is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field is required. Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Registered Virginia, Maryland and/or DC Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months required
• 10+ years' experience in civil site design, with direct involvement in stormwater management design, storm drain design, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic modeling, permitting and BMP retrofits.

What we prefer you bring:

• Experience in watershed water quality assessments, MS4 permitting and/or program development a plus
• Prior experience leading engineering teams highly desired
• Technical experience should include familiarity with roadway, bridge and traffic elements, with the ability to assist in the development of construction documents
• Knowledge of and experience using Micro Station, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $145,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

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