Project Manager - Water Resources

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and implementation of stormwater management and drainage systems for municipal and transportation projects. They are responsible for managing multi-disciplinary teams, performing hydraulic modeling, and overseeing project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least ten years of engineering experience supporting municipal or state transportation projects and hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field is required, along with proficiency in industry-standard software like HEC-RAS and MicroStation.

Skills

• Project management
• Stormwater management
• Drainage design
• Hydraulic modeling
• HEC-RAS
• PCSWMM
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• Civil3d
• Infrastructure design
• Team leadership
• Technical reporting
• Field investigation
• Proposal development
• Stakeholder management

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Hybrid work
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee resource groups
• Career development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

About this role

RK&K is currently hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead various tasks
and projects for our Water Resources team in Richmond, VA. As a Project Manager
on our Water Resources team, you will assume responsibility of company-wide
efforts in stormwater management and drainage design for municipal and
transportation related projects. You will be helping lead our water resources
team responsible for the planning, designing, and implementation of effective
drainage systems to ensure efficient conveyance and management of stormwater.
Your expertise in local VA infrastructure, leadership, and water resource
engineering will be essential to your role. 

Essential Functions

* Develop and deliver industry leading stormwater management strategies for
municipal and transportation projects, ensuring compliance with applicable
regulations and guidelines
* Design and review hydraulic and stormwater management treatment systems,
including the analysis of existing and new drainage systems, and creating
appropriate plans
* Leading multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and planners, sub-contractors,
presenting creative solutions and project updates to customers and various
stakeholders
* Serve as a subject matter expert and utilize hydraulic modeling software such
as HEC-RAS to model streams and major bridge and culvert crossings and
various floodplain impact analysis
* Employ hydraulic software tools such as Ensoftec, Pondpack, and PCSWMM
* Review, prepare, submit technical reports, documentation, and presentations
related to drainage design and stormwater management, contributing to the
project deliverables and progress reporting 
* Perform field investigations to collect data, take field measurements,
photographs, sketches, and verifying surveys as needed
* Perform project management responsibilities such as project scheduling,
estimating, utilization, performance management, and change orders as needed
* Mentor and lead up-and-coming engineers, technicians, and planners
* Work alongside marketing and executive leadership on proposal and pursuit
development

 Required Skills and Experience

* Minimum of Ten (10) years of experience as an Engineer supporting municipal
and/or state transportation projects
* Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Virginia or the ability to apply for
reciprocity
* Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field 
* Advanced knowledge of drainage design, H&H modeling and stormwater management
* Proficient with industry software such as: MicroStation, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM,
AutoCAD, Civil3d
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical
concepts and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams 
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently 

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Experience leading task orders or projects in water resources infrastructure
design/engineering 
* Experience supporting VDOT 

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge,
skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities
and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.  

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth.
We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and
a comprehensive benefits package including:

* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
* Hybrid work
* Paid parental leave
* Wellness programs and employee resource groups
* Career Development
* Matching 401(k) plan
* Paid Holidays
* Much, much more! 

Why RK&K? 

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you
the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.
 What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of
collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers
concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned
its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today! 

About RK&K

Civil Engineering · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Baltimore, MD · founded 1923