Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

(Hybrid work schedule available)

Virginia/Maryland Water Practice

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 Water Supply firm, Michael Baker offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of municipal utility planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.  Our focus includes the study, design, and implementation of a broad variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater needs. We deal with the movement and disposition of all water types, and our projects include source water, treatment, storage, transmission systems, and distribution.  Our wastewater projects include gravity and pumped conveyance, treatment, and discharge while our stormwater efforts include the study, analysis, design and implementation of the latest BMP methods and technologies.  We work closely with our clients to analyze their systems, identify issues, and develop the most innovative and cost-effective solutions. 

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Virginia Beach office. We provide a flexible work environment with a balance mix of office, home, and field work. You’ll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering, and construction support. 

What You’ll Do:

Tasks will include the following with respect to water and wastewater systems:

• Assist in planning studies, analyses, and preliminary engineering efforts.  
• Develop engineering reports and technical memoranda.  
• Perform hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare design calculations, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. 
• Research products and materials and conduct technical evaluations.
• Assist with the preparation of quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates, etc.
• Participate in field visits and investigations.
• Participate in client meetings, meeting preparation, and presentations.
• Support construction efforts by reviewing shop drawings for conformance to contract documents.  
• Assist in the management and supervision of contractors and subconsultants during all project phases.
• Assist with technical proposals during the pursuit of key projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams from other disciplines (including cost estimators, GIS, designers, surveyors, and other engineers).
• Work with senior Project Engineers and Managers who will guide you in the development of project documents.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or related engineering field.
• 10+ years professional experience in the study, design, and administration of water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
• Virginia P.E. license required (or ability to obtain by comity).
• Demonstrated proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation.
• Working knowledge AutoCAD and or Microstation.  
• Knowledge of Civil 3D and or Open Roads a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint is required.
• Be self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects.
• Have excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $140k – 180k. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance 
• 401k 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