Project Manager & Conveyance Infrastructure Engineer

Brown and Caldwell

  • Alexandria, VA
  • $115,000-156,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Description :We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, achievement-oriented Senior Level Infrastructure Engineer/Project Manager to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build their career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect and restore our Nation’s aging infrastructure. The successful candidate will work with a team to implement design and condition assessment of water, wastewater, and stormwater collection system facilities for large, complex municipalities. In this role, the candidate will deal with complex issues, coordinate and interface with stakeholders, and manage comprehensive capital planning and engineering efforts. The candidate will provide design and management support for multiple projects to ensure they move together toward meeting the overall program objectives and goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to coordinate with engineers, stakeholders, contractors, and other parties in an enforcement environment, providing input and collaborating on decisions. It is critical for the candidate to be a strong communicator and to be able to influence others to accomplish objectives in this role.Detailed Description:In this role, you will work closely with project managers and other team leads locally and nationally to lead and execute work involving conventional types of civil engineering principles and other related activities for buried infrastructure projects. You will work on a variety of projects that may include planning, evaluation, design, and construction related activities for wastewater, water and stormwater conveyance systems. For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things, meeting new people, desire to learn from seasoned professionals who deliver environmental engineering projects, and desire to train to become a lead project manager for the company. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Manage and execute engineering work in various engineering aspects (wastewater, water, infrastructure, stormwater, construction management)
  • Work with the program team in the planning, design, rehabilitation, and construction of large-scale water transmission and wastewater collection system facilities.
  • Provide consultation in specialized areas related to pipeline condition assessment and rehabilitation, tunneling, etc. hydraulics, small to large diameter pipelines
  • Lead teams to develop and prepare specifications, detailed design drawings, reports, planning, and engineering services during construction
  • Conduct field investigations, perform condition assessment evaluations, assist with asset management and provide business consulting guidance to municipal clients
  • Perform technical research, and communicate and apply this knowledge
  • Lead project teams in planning and/or designing a major engineering project and coordinate special planning, economic, and engineering studies
  • Execute activities on projects for master planning and modeling of water/wastewater/stormwater conveyance systems
  • Technical and quality control review of study, planning and design documents
  • Prepare calculations, models and other technical deliverables for civil/utility, conveyance and infrastructure related projects
  • Develop scope, schedule and budget for design work orders
  • Develop proposals and presentations including project understanding and approaches, and level of effort estimates
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and for professional meetings
  • Supervise, delegate and oversee the work of technical staff and engineers
  • Assist with and lead business development pursuits
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers
  • Coordinate with project managers, client service managers, and other project personnel from other disciplines.
  • Utilize internal project management tools and resources to provide successful management of large projects that meet or exceed the project success metrics
Desired Skills and Experience:
  • B.S. degree in related engineering field (Civil, Environmental etc.) required; M.S. degree in related engineering field with a focus on wastewater and water preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in environmental engineering and consulting industry, specifically in water/wastewater conveyance systems, with progressive responsibilities including project management, marketing and business development
  • PE in District of Columbia, Maryland, and/or Virginia, or ability to obtain one through reciprocity within 6 months
  • Extensive experience in the planning, design, rehabilitation, and execution of large-scale collection system facilities
  • A proven track record in the preparation of contract documents for collection system facilities
  • Experience in developing hydraulic calculations
  • Experience in multijurisdictional interagency coordination to implement projects
  • Experience and knowledge of industry technology for the inspection and condition assessment of collection system assets
  • Strong design and other technical experience and skills
  • Strong planning experience through design and construction of large municipal and/or federal facilities
  • Ability to be well organized, focusing on scope, budget and schedule
  • Candidate should be a self-starter, results-oriented, and enthusiastic
  • Able to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
  • Able to provide consultation in specialized areas, make decisions and solve problems
  • Highly motivated self-starter with a passion to accomplish capital projects
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills required with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually, verbally, and in writing, across functions and teams, up and down the chain of command
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills required, particularly Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Previous supervisory or mentoring experience a plus
Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.Location A: $115,000 - $156,000Location B: $126,000 - $172,000You can view which BC location applies to you If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click to see our full list of benefits.About Brown and CaldwellHeadquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visitThis position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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