Experience Level: Mid-Senior

Required Experience: 8+ years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (ABET-accredited)

Job Function: Engineering / Project Management

Industry: Civil / Transportation

Positions: 1

Work Type: Hybrid (up to 2 days remote per week)

The Opportunity

This role leads transportation-related drainage and stormwater projects from planning through delivery. The Project Manager oversees project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and supporting client relationships and business development. Some fieldwork and occasional travel are required.

Your Core Focus

• Lead transportation and stormwater projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and stormwater models; respond to client feedback
• Direct internal and external project teams, providing guidance and mentorship
• Prepare progress reports, review invoices, and communicate project updates to stakeholders
• Support business development activities including proposals and client interactions
• Review and assemble design deliverables to meet quality and completeness standards
• Ensure team adherence to quality control policies and professional standards

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
• 8+ years of transportation or civil infrastructure project experience
• Virginia PE license or ability to obtain within six months
• Experience with VDOT and locally administered VDOT projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Bentley software (Microstation, ProjectWise).

Bonus Expertise

• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control or Stormwater Plan Reviewer certification
• 1D or 2D PCSWMM modeling experience
• Experience working with local county or state clients
• Familiarity with multiple project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3)

Differentiating Strengths

• Water Resources Project Manager
• Transportation
• Virginia PE or ability to obtain licensure in 6 months
• Civil Infrastructure
• VDOT
• Microsoft Office
• SharePoint
• Microstation
• ProjectWise

Team Culture and Collaboration

Primarily office-based (95%) with occasional field visits in varying weather conditions

Sedentary work with occasional standing, walking, or lifting up to 25 lbs

Hybrid schedule with up to 2 days remote per week

Situations Where This Role May Not Suit You

May find this role challenging if:

• Seeking fully remote work or flexible travel schedules
• Prefer minimal client interaction or limited team leadership responsibilities
• Have limited experience in transportation infrastructure, stormwater management, or Virginia-specific civil engineering standards

Submission Notes

To confirm that you have carefully reviewed the full job description, please include the phrase “Experience with VDOT” at the beginning of your application or cover letter. This step helps ensure applicants have read the role details and can follow application instructions. Applications submitted without the phrase may receive lower priority during the initial review. 

Each resume will be reviewed by a member of the recruitment team. Candidates whose experience closely aligns with the role requirements will be contacted regarding the next stage of the hiring process. Due to the volume of submissions, not all applicants will receive follow-up communication.