Project Manager/Engineer-Alexandria, VA

Project Manager

Come work with us River to Tap, Inc. (R2T) is a full-service, water and wastewater-focused small business enterprise providing comprehensive engineering and consulting services to clients throughout the eastern United States. R2T provides a wide range of services in civil and environmental engineering, environmental planning and permitting, operations, and project and construction management to various federal, state, and local agencies and municipalities. Our corporate philosophy is to help our clients complete sustainable projects while serving the communities where we live and work. 

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our growing engineering group as we expand our Alexandria, VA Area office. In this role, you will work closely with other project managers and team leads in the DC Metro Area and the Mid Atlantic region to lead and execute work involving municipal water/wastewater conveyance and treatment process engineering-related tasks associated with all facets of water, wastewater, and stormwater related projects including planning, design, and construction management.  

This is a client-facing role that will manage projects and support and mentor junior engineering staff.  This role will report to the Mid Atlantic Area Manager and will participate in business development opportunities and the development of our strategy for growth.  For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth.  

Specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and execute the development of engineering solutions to address process and linear components associated with various aspects of water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities.
• Lead tasks and establish goals and objectives for project teams.
• Schedule and coordinate project resources to prepare and deliver projects including detailed design drawings and specifications, technical reports, and planning documents.
• Provide technical expertise as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer, or technical advisor. 
• Supervise and support the work of technical staff and engineers. 
• Mentor junior-level engineers and designers. 
• Work directly with clients to determine needs and deliver solutions and lead the growth of client relationships with target clients including DC Water, WSSC, and other regional utilities. 
• Support R2T Senior Team in business development pursuits, assisting with positioning and marketing for future projects including preparation of winning proposals and developing scopes of work and budgets for various water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. 

Minimum Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in the engineering and consulting industry, with experience in the water, wastewater, and/or stormwater engineering field associated and progressive responsibilities including project management.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field of study.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Washington DC, Maryland, and/or Virginia, or ability to obtain one through reciprocity within 6 months.
• Project management experience with municipal water, wastewater, and/or stormwater projects. 
• Design and/or planning experience through design and construction of municipal facilities.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely with written and verbal communication. 
• Experience managing overall project delivery expectations, prioritizing tasks, and mentoring junior-level staff.

 This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes working in the Alexandria, VA Office. The selected candidate must be available to work in Alexandria, VA office on a scheduled basis.

R2T offers a comprehensive compensation package. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, long and short-term disability and life insurance coverage, training and professional development benefits, generous paid time off and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

Compensation to be determined based on applicant qualifications. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.