Project Manager

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage all phases of H&H modeling projects, including developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Provide expert technical guidance and perform comprehensive quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for H&H modeling efforts and design deliverables.
• Oversee the development and application of hydrologic and hydraulic models using industry-standard software such as SWMM (2D SWMM experience preferred), HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), and HEC-HMS for stormwater, riverine, and watershed analyses.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies, leading meetings, presenting findings, and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to technical staff, fostering their professional growth and development within the team.
• Ensure project deliverables adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines, including FEMA floodplain management and Virginia Dam Safety requirements and GKY SOPs.
• Contribute to proposal development by defining technical scopes, estimating efforts, and participating in strategic client relationship management.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive technical reports, engineering designs, specifications, and other critical project documentation.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, or a closely related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in water resources engineering, with a significant focus on hydrology and hydraulics modeling and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is REQUIRED.[SS1] 
• Demonstrated expertise in SWMM 2D SWMM experience preferred), HEC-RAS (including 2D modeling), and HEC-HMS .
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro for spatial analysis and data visualization.
• Strong understanding of FEMA floodplain management guidelines and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Virginia Dam Safety requirements and/or O&M certification concepts is a plus.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and thrive in a collaborative team environment.