Project Manager - Municipal Water/Wastewater (Richmond, VA / Chesapeake, VA / Arlington, VA)

Burns & McDonnell’s Water Practice is experiencing rapid growth in the Mid-Atlantic region and is seeking a motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater capital programs, projects and strategic advisory services. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional with experience in program management and infrastructure development, including design-build delivery. The candidate will work closely with senior leadership to advance business development efforts, enhance engineering and construction capabilities, and oversee key initiatives for regional utility clients. This position also plays a critical role in expanding the Water Practice in a dynamic, client-focused, and profitable way—guided by Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, commitment, integrity, safety, and exceptional service.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following\:

· Provide managerial and technical direction to professional and support staff during project execution, including project controls, data management, capital project delivery, public outreach, regulatory compliance, and construction management.

· Lead and/or support the execution of collaborative delivery projects, primarily progressive design-build

· Support Owner’s in an advisory role in helping them deliver water and wastewater projects both enterprise-wide and for specific projects as required.

· Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

· Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff in facets of project and client management. Assist in recruitment, mentoring, and retention of staff.

· Lead and/or support business development activities including client and project development, proposal development and strategic planning.

· Must be able to manage results, maximize project profitability, manage billable hours on projects, and achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

· When applicable, support and lead negotiating compliance schedules and terms with regulatory agencies; develop and present program issues to regulatory agencies as well as the general public.

· Assist in the development of already established clients and new clients.

· Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.

· Develop relationships with other consultants and contractors to build possible teaming arrangements for future pursuits.

· Promote and follow Burns & McDonnell safety protocols on all projects.

· Other duties as assigned.