Water Resources Project Manager

4 days ago


Watertown, MA, United States VHB Full time
Overview

About the Position

VHB's Watertown, MA team is looking for a water resources professional to join its dynamic team of Water Resource scientists and engineers and support our growing water quality and stormwater regulatory planning and compliance work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting edge, innovative team of multidisciplinary professionals supporting water resources projects such as MS4 stormwater program management, stormwater-related policy review and guidance, stormwater infrastructure asset management, resiliency planning, watershed management and stormwater treatment planning, stormwater master planning, and Clean Water Act permitting-related tasks.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities would include a range of activities which may include:
  • Participate as task and project manager on a variety of water resources projects, including tracking task budgets and schedules
  • Act as mentor in an interdisciplinary water resources team
  • Identify and track short-term deadlines, deliverables and tasks as well as long-term client goals
  • Oversee field investigations including, but not limited to, stormwater system inspections, illicit discharge investigations, stormwater system mapping, and water quality sampling
  • Analyze and interpret data related to water quality and drainage asset management to develop appropriate next steps for clients
  • Develop data management tools in ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Online
  • Support clients in interpreting and developing compliance approaches and programs for complex stormwater regulatory requirements
  • Develop innovative approaches for internal and client workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and feasibility
  • Oversee the preparation of technical reports, graphics, and guidance documents
  • Lead the development of federal, state, and local permit applications and compliance reports
  • Identify stormwater program funding approaches, including preparing grant applications and developing stormwater enterprise funds
Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems and think creatively
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills
  • Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and spatial database development
  • Proven project management skills including scope and fee development and budget and schedule tracking
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Massachusetts MS4 Permit, and Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act
  • Effective data analysis and visualization skills
  • Understanding of hydrologic processes, water quality treatment mechanisms, and drainage system design concepts
  • Ability to travel, if required
  • Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software a plus
Qualifications:
  • BS in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science or related discipline - masters degree maybe substituted for 2 years of relevant experience.
  • 8-11 Years experience in stormwater, water quality, and/or regulatory experience
  • Licensure preferred
  • Experience supervising and mentoring staff and managing projects
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $130,000-160,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

We are VHB We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
  • Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
  • Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
  • Focus on learning, development, and career growth
  • Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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