We’re seeking a Project Manager who has a good understanding of engineering planning, design, and construction of drinking water conveyance and wastewater collection and conveyance systems to work with our Water and Wastewater clients in southern Virginia. You’ll grow your career by leading our local project teams supported by our international technical expertise to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for our Clients. You will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts on large, complex projects within the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationally.
Here's what you’ll be doing:
• Lead, collaborate, and work with a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of wastewater and drinking water design projects.
• Conduct preliminary engineering by analyzing data, performing calculations, and evaluating options to develop the best solution and make recommendation.
• Plan and design projects, following company, construction, and government standards, using design software, and drawing resources.
• Autonomously evaluate and improve the selection and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, criteria, and systems to efficiently meet project goals.
• Technical writing, reviewing, and providing clear, concise input to investigations, memorandums, or solutions reports.
• Lead a team to prepare drawings and specifications as well as changes to drawings based on engineering staff and supervisor markups, edits, QA/QC comments and/or suggestions.
• Communicate and coordinate information with other engineering disciplines and company offices.
• Review work performed by others for adequacy on completion.
• Attend project meetings, coordinate work with project team members, supervisor/client.
• Interface directly with our clients.
• Mentor and support junior staff in the local and regional water group.
• Participate in professional organizations for marketing, industry recognition, networking, and building the Jacobs brand.
• Position may include supervision of one or more project engineers as a task manager on a large project, or as a project manager of small projects.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering
• PE license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or have the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Demonstrated understanding of one or all of the following: drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, master planning, conveyance and storage, and/or treatment processes and technologies.
• Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately and within schedule
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, top-notch organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• This position is based in Hampton Roads, VA. To be eligible, candidates must be able regularly attend meetings and perform field activities in the Hampton Roads region.
Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:
• Master’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering
• Project or task management experience
• Academic or professional background in drinking water and/or wastewater processes preferred
• Experience in serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including wastewater, stormwater, and site civil
