Project Manager

Dewberry

Virginia Beach, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Budget Management, Business Development, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Conferences, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Ecosystems, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Infrastructure Construction, Leadership, Professional Services, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, QoS (Quality of Service), Requirements Management, Sales Management, Set Goals, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, Virginia
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description:

Dewberry has an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with minimum 8 years of experience with an emphasis on the design and construction of coastal and flood control projects. The ideal candidate will serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on planning, engineering, and construction of coastal infrastructure and large-scale flood resilience related projects. The Project Manager will also participate in the development of proposals, lead business development, present at conferences, participate in professional organizations, and will have the opportunity to grow nationally. The Project Manager will be involved in managing a team of engineers to execute various projects across the country with emphasis on eastern region (Texas to Massachusetts) and will play a critical role to support Dewberry’s National Resilience Growth Initiative.   

 

At Dewberry you will have the opportunity to engage in strategic initiatives, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and contribute to interesting projects that transform communities. We invest in our employees and offer extensive career development opportunities as well as a comprehensive compensation package and healthy work-life balance.

 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities:
  • Candidate should be able to perform engineering analysis; develop preliminary and detailed designs of water infrastructure including, but not limited to, coastal infrastructure, ecosystem restoration, living shoreline, shoreline stabilization, green infrastructure, , drainage conveyance system, , flood control system and others; write specifications; and develop construction documents.
  • Be the coastal engineer of record on projects.
  • Support leadership to develop a team of professionals that delivers multi-disciplinary flood resilience projects.
  • Develop strong client relationships.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams of professionals on planning and design related projects.
  • Lead strategy and capture planning on pursuits for coastal and flood resilience related planning and design projects.
  • Manage, lead, execute, and/or provide technical support for resilience, coastal, and hazard mitigation projects within the municipal, regional, and federal markets.
  • Communicate with clients, establish goals and objectives for project teams, and schedule and coordinate resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the performance expectations of the client.
Required Skills & Required Experience:
  • BS or MS degree preferably in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in ocean and/or coastal engineering).
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in coastal engineering, engineering for living shoreline and shoreline stabilization on both riverine and coastal environments, green infrastructure, bulkhead design, flood resilience, and flood control system components
  • Professional Engineer License and ability to apply for reciprocity in various states
  • Demonstrated experience as an engineer of record for built projects.
  • Progressive experience conducting business development and project delivery for coastal and flood resilience projects in urban environments (coastal, riverine/fluvial and pluvial)
  • Knowledge of local municipalities, USACE and FEMA and similar agencies standards and procedures for design.
  • Candidate must have strong technical writing and communication skills.
  • Experience using GIS and CAD programs such as ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation and others.
  • Experience using coastal hydrodynamic and wave modeling including design programs such as, MIKE, DELFT3D, ADCIRC, SWAN, WHAFIS, and others.
  • Knowledge of water resources (hydrology and hydraulic modeling), is a plus.
  • A clean driving record is required.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

 

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

 

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About the Company

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Dewberry

Beyond the Ordinary

Imagine a professional services firm with vision beyond "the ordinary." A firm with deep subject-matter expertise as well as deep national resources. A firm committed to putting clients at the center of everything it does.

That firm is Dewberry. And those qualities are among the pillars of what we call "Dewberry at Work"— a set of guiding principles and values that govern the wey we've done business for more than a half-century.

Our market-facing professionals-many of whom are internationally recognized authorities-offer a proven track record of providing award-winning services and solutions to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. We've built long-term, trusted relationships through unsurpassed client service and a dedication to solving the most complex challenges of today and tomorrow. In the process, we help our clients transform their communities and improve the quality of life.

However, the true measure of Dewberrylies in the commitment and caliver of our people. We hope you'll take the opportunity to meet with us and experience Dewberry at Work first-hand.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
http://www.dewberry.com/home