Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

4d4 days ago

GHD

Chantilly, US · Full-time · $115,000 – $155,000

About this role

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency. Be a part of this dynamic team of water specialists driving change for your community.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through the planning, design, and construction of critical water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects across the DC Metro Area. Drive project success from concept through completion while overseeing planning studies, permitting, and detailed design.

Prepare and review technical deliverables such as reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates. Manage project budgets and schedules while ensuring all work meets rigorous state and federal regulatory standards and performing design calculations and alternative analyses.

Beyond project execution, you will strengthen client relationships, support proposal development, and identify new opportunities within the DC Metro water market. Foster a collaborative environment by mentoring junior staff and championing professional development.

Requirements

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex water infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of state and federal regulatory standards for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems
Proficiency preparing and reviewing reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates
Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables
Skill in performing design calculations, alternative analyses, and troubleshooting system operations
Experience supporting proposal development and client relationship management

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects
Drive project success from concept through completion, overseeing planning studies, permitting, detailed design, and construction engineering
Prepare and review technical deliverables such as reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates
Ensure all work meets rigorous state and federal regulatory standards
Manage project budgets and schedules while performing design calculations and alternative analyses
Troubleshoot system operations to deliver practical, high-quality solutions for clients
Support proposal development and marketing initiatives to identify new opportunities in the DC Metro water market
Mentor junior staff, promote knowledge sharing, and champion professional development