Sr. Water Resource Project Manager

Recruiting Partner: Glory Hill

Chantilly, Virginia | Engineering | Not Remote | $115,000 to $175,000 | Job ID: 164158

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We are seeking a Sr. Water Resources Project Manager to lead and deliver a variety of water resources projects, including stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and dam safety. This role involves managing high-profile projects for municipal, state, federal, and private sector clients, from large mixed-use developments to targeted infrastructure improvements.

The Sr. Water Resources Project Manager will guide a team of engineers and project managers, ensuring all deliverables meet technical and regulatory standards. This includes developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets; directing design efforts; reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic models; and preparing permit applications and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead water resources projects from planning through construction.
  • Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for designs, reports, and permits.
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and team workloads.
  • Coordinate with internal disciplines, external consultants, and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and change authorizations.
  • Support business development and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia (or ability to obtain in other states).
  • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in water resources engineering with team leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of stormwater management, floodplain regulations, and dam safety.
  • Proficiency with H&H modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-1, HY-8, Flowmaster).
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with ArcMap and AutoCAD.

The Sr. Water Resources Project Manager role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor a skilled team, and expand a growing water resources practice.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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