Senior Project Manager – Water Resources

Location Virginia Beach
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Jason Strickland

Contact email: jasons@venda-search.com
Job ref: 38074
Published: 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager – Water Resources
Virginia Beach, VA

Salaries range from $130k–$160k plus 401k, Health Insurance, Vacation, PTO, and Bonus scheme.

Our Client:
• A well-established engineering consultancy with 60+ years of success delivering infrastructure solutions across Virginia.
• Recognized as a trusted partner to local municipalities, transportation agencies, and federal clients.
• Offers excellent career growth, technical development, and a collaborative culture that values work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage water resources projects through their full lifecycle – from proposals and contract negotiations to design oversight and delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Provide technical expertise in stormwater management, drainage, river mechanics, and erosion/sediment control.
• Serve as primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and supporting business development efforts.
• Mentor and supervise staff, supporting career development, recruitment, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve design and delivery challenges.

The successful candidate must have/show:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing large and complex water resources or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to develop proposals, lead negotiations, and drive business growth.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Please contact Jason Strickland for more information