Senior Project Manager (Wastewater)

Loudoun Water is the water and wastewater authority serving Loudoun County, Virginia – a suburb of Washington, DC and one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. The County is home to a population of more than 420,000 residents, and continued growth is anticipated, bolstered by a new mass transportation link to DC. Keeping up and successfully staying ahead of the pace of development has been our trademark – and we are looking for new people to join us!

Loudoun Water has an immediate opening for a Senior Project Manager in its Water Reclamation Projects Group (WRPG). which is instrumental in the delivery of projects for the Wastewater Operations and Remote Facilities divisions of Loudoun Water. The WRPG works closely with operations and maintenance teams to identify, plan, and execute projects. Current projects for Wastewater Operations include planning, design, and construction for multiple phases of continued expansion of the Broad Run Water Reclamation Facility (BRWRF) to serve growth in the central service area and meet increasingly stringent treatment regulations in addition to various maintenance projects in support of the BRWRF. The WRPG is also serving Remote Facilities at Loudoun Water in the Progressive Design Build delivery of several communal wastewater system improvements driven by regulatory requirements in addition to various maintenance projects in support of Remote Facilities.

Essential functions of the Senior Project Manager for the WRPG include:

- Working with various stakeholders including Operations, Maintenance, and Operations Technology teams at Loudoun Water to identify needs and develop projects for incorporation into the 10-year Capital Improvements Plan;

- Developing and actively managing scopes, budgets, and schedules in the best interest of Loudoun Water for the planning, design, and construction phases of capital facilities;

- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure their needs are reflected in project planning, budgeting, and design;

- Leading stakeholder efforts to resolve project issues, build consensus, agree on design decisions, and resolve design and construction phase challenges;

- Managing consulting engineers in the preparation of task orders and the delivery of planning, design, and construction phase deliverables and services;

- Reviewing technical design deliverables such as Construction Drawings and Specifications for completeness, accuracy, constructability, operability and maintainability;

- Supporting senior staff in the delivery of projects throughout their entire lifecycle;

- Construction administration and management of wastewater treatment and remote facilities projects;

- Coordinating the operational testing and commissioning of new facilities;

- Coordinating with regulatory agencies for project approvals during design and compliance during construction; and

- Collaborating and negotiating with consultants, vendors, and contractors in the best interest of Loudoun Water

We are looking for a self-starter with an eye for quality, “can do” attitude, and excellent technical and communication skills. We offer competitive salaries, a stable work environment and excellent employee benefits.

Required Qualifications:

- BS degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field;

- 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience, including relevant design or construction administration and project management experience on water, wastewater, and/or facility infrastructure projects.