Water Resources Project Manager   2026-219

Location:  Virginia Beach, Virginia
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

Experience Required: 8+ years

Education Requirements: BS or higher in Civil Engineering or related field, plus Professional Engineer License

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing employee-owned engineering firm to find an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to work from their office in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a hybrid role, with the option to work remotely two days per week. Periodic travel is required to project sites and to visit clients.

Your Role:

You will lead linear transportation-related drainage and stormwater projects, including planning, scope, schedule and budget; team coordination; stakeholder communication; risk management; resource management; quality assurance; and reporting, as well as business development and interactions with clients.

• Manage multiple projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk-adverse project scope, schedule and fee
• Develop project-specific project plans, draft reports, cost estimates, prepare complex stormwater models and respond to client comments in support of linear transportation-related drainage and stormwater projects
• Manage internal and external project team members
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to all stakeholders
• Build relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Service Line Leaders with the marketing process including, prepositioning meetings, proposal development, and shortlist interviews
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meetings, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
• Ensure staff and project/program compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
• Assemble and review design “milestone” submittal deliverables and ensure completeness and quality of the submittal which includes construction phase service duties.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Proficient in Bentley products such as Microstation and ProjectWise
• Strong communication/mentorship skills
• Ability to collaborate in a multidiscipline team setting
• Ability to deliver concurrent projects on time and on budget

Required Experience:

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant transportation experience
• Virginia Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain in 6 months
• Previous experience with transportation or civil infrastructure and VDOT and locally administered VDOT projects
• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and or Stormwater Plan Reviewer
• 1D and or 2D PCSWMM Modeling experience
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-219 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.