Water/Wastewater Project Manager

dewberry· Construction
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📍 Fairfax, VA, US📍 Gainesville, VA, USFULL TIME

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Job Description

Dewberry’s Fairfax, VA office is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to manage medium and large water/wastewater infrastructure projects for public utility clients.   This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a team of energetic, highly engaged professionals in Dewberry’s growing Construction Management group.

 

The position will perform a variety of investigation, design and construction related work in support of infrastructure projects in the Northern Virginia area. The CM will perform such tasks as construction inspection, collecting field data needed to progress pay applications, establishing quantity and cost estimates. Inspector must be flexible, client focused and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers.

 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a variety of water/wastewater infrastructure projects for public utility clients.
  • Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, provisions and specifications
  • Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction inspection with the prime contractor and other agencies
  • Proactive in identifying field issues and discuss solutions with supervisor
  • Collaborative approach to working in a team that includes the owner and contractor
  • Prepare and process construction records, including RFI’s, submittals, field measurements for progress pay applications, extra work billings, and contract change orders
  • Ability to document all field activities, work in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor and represent Dewberry and our clients in the highest capacity
  • Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

Required Skills & Required Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering or Related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience in the water main and utility field inspection experience preferred. 
  • PE and/or CCM preferred
  • NICET II is preferred.
  • Experience preparing reports and design plans and specifications for municipal water and wastewater system projects in Virginia, including pump stations, tanks, and pipelines.
  • Experience with traffic control and SWPPP implementation as it pertains to underground utilities within roadways a plus.
  • Strong oral and written communication experience with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and agency review staff. Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
  • Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.* Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. * Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Water/Wastewater Project Manager role at dewberry is based in Fairfax, VA, US, Gainesville, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Water/Wastewater Project Manager role at dewberry full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Water/Wastewater Project Manager role in the Construction department at dewberry.
Which team or department does the Water/Wastewater Project Manager at dewberry belong to?
This Water/Wastewater Project Manager position is part of the Construction department at dewberry. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Water/Wastewater Project Manager job at dewberry posted?
This Water/Wastewater Project Manager position at dewberry was posted on Mar 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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