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Sr. Project Manager - Water Resources

Savannah, GA 31405

Posted: 04/17/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 629399 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

A Sr. Project Manager in Water Resources responsible for the design and management of stormwater master planning, drainage and stormwater management design, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and permitting with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of design tasks in the general civil engineering field. 

Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Professional Engineer Registration required – preferably in Georgia.
  • 10+ years of experience in the Water Resources field
  • Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling experience
  • Stormwater Management design experience
  • Green infrastructure design experience
  • Erosion and Sediment Control design experience
  • Contract Document preparation including Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates
Job Duties:
  • Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple design assignments, including proposal development, scope and fee development, project management, developing/maintaining project schedules.
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, project stakeholders and other company staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines
  • Management and execution of watershed studies, stormwater master plans, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (1D/2D modeling), drainage design, stormwater management design, erosion, and sedimentation control / NPDES permitting, and design/inspection of traditional and innovative LID infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments. 
  • Perform and manage a variety of water resource related studies, FEMA Letter of Map Changes, and capital improvement design projects.
  • Provide oversight and effective mentoring of team members.
  • Monitor the scope of work and fees during project progress.
Required Skills:
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcMap, hydrologic/hydraulic software applications.
  • Must demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.  
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills.
  • Proven ability to multitask, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks.
  • Client service oriented, self-starter, and team player.
  • Ability to provide effective engineering solutions.
  • Ability to perform field work including lifting 25 lbs.
Preferred Skills:
  • Hydrologic and Hydraulic software experience (ICPR4, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis)
  • Water quality or TMDL Studies
Excellent health and dental benefits - 100% covered for individual and family. 
401K and profit sharing!
Great company - with competitive pay!

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