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Job description
Water Resources Project Manager
Job Locations
US-VA-Virginia Beach
ID
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
# of Openings
1
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Water Resources Project Manager
Location: Virginia Beach, VA | Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to join our growing Water Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that help communities address flooding, improve water quality, enhance flood resiliency, and modernize critical infrastructure. Whether you are an emerging project manager looking to expand your responsibilities or an experienced professional seeking new challenge, this role offers opportunities for technical growth, client engagement, project leadership, and professional development.
The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, including watershed and master planning studies, stormwater management and drainage improvements, flood resilience planning and design, MS4 program support, green infrastructure and nature-based designs serving a range of public, institutional and private sector clients.
Experience with model-based design workflows with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) to improve project delivery, visualization, and collaboration is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Manage and support water resources and civil infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, client coordination, and project delivery.
Develop and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, watershed studies, floodplain evaluations, drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and resilience assessments using industry-standard software such as PCSWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, ArcGIS, and Bentley applications
Prepare technical reports, calculations, design plans, construction documents, and specifications
Assist with construction administration and implementation of water resource projects
Advance digital delivery and model-based design practices through the use of Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, GIS, and emerging technologies.
Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to develop practical and forward-thinking solutions.
Mentor and develop junior staff while fostering a collaborative team culture
Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong leadership, project management, and client relationship skills.
Experience managing tasks or projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience
Project management experience and leading technical teams on relevant projects
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs
Experience with PC SWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or ORD
PE (Professional Engineer) required or ability to obtain within 6 months
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000 if located in Virginia. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
Building what's next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you'll find:
Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
Support to grow your skills and lead through change
Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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