Project Manager (Capital Programs) at Loudoun Water

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 Project Manager in its Capital Programs department. The Capital Programs department is instrumental to the delivery of Loudoun Water’s Capital Improvement Program. The Project Managers will be responsible for design and construction administration of a variety of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water projects.  Essential functions include:

• Working with various stakeholders including Operations, Maintenance, and Operations Technology teams at Loudoun Water to identify needs and develop projects for incorporation in the 10-year Capital Improvements Plan;
• Developing and actively managing scopes, budgets, and schedules for design and construction phase efforts in the best interest of Loudoun Water;
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure their needs are reflected in project planning, budgeting and design;
• Managing consulting engineers in the preparation of task orders and the delivery of planning, design, and construction phase deliverables;
• Leading stakeholder efforts to resolve project issues, build consensus, agree on design decisions, and resolve design and construction phase challenges;
• Construction administration and management of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water projects;
• Supporting Senior Project Managers and Program Managers in the delivery of capital projects;
• Coordinating the operational testing and commissioning of new facilities;
• Coordinating with regulatory agencies for project approvals during design and compliance during construction;
• Negotiating with property owners to secure easements and as necessary during the project design and construction phase;
• Collaborating and negotiating with consultants, vendors, and contractors in the best interest of Loudoun Water

We are looking for self-starters 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.

Requirements: BS degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience, including relevant design or construction administration and management experience on water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.  An MS degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field may be applied towards the experience requirements.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in Virginia is desirable.

Apply online at www.loudounwater.org. Salary DOQ. Position will remain open until filled. EOE