Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

Michael Baker International

Senior Project Manager delivering water and wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and construction support for Michael Baker. Leading technical coordination across municipal engineering projects.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and engineering, with strong capabilities in technical writing, project documentation, and client communication. Proficient in managing project phases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

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Virginia P.E. LicenseHydraulic ModelingAutoCADTechnical WritingWater and Wastewater Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Engineering ReportsDesign CalculationsTechnical SpecificationsQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimatesField InvestigationsTechnical EvaluationsProject DocumentationPresentation SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Self-StarterVersatileExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft PowerPointMicroStationCivil 3DOpenRoads

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental EngineeringVirginia P.E. License

Industry Keywords

Water InfrastructureWastewater InfrastructureEngineering DesignConstruction SupportClient Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in planning studies, analyses, and preliminary engineering efforts
Develop engineering reports and technical memoranda
Perform hydraulic modeling
Prepare design calculations, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
Research products and materials and conduct technical evaluations
Assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
Participate in field visits and investigations
Participate in client meetings, meeting preparation, and presentations
Support construction efforts by reviewing shop drawings for conformance to contract documents
Assist in managing and supervising contractors and subconsultants during all project phases
Assist with technical proposals during pursuit of key projects
Communicate and coordinate with project teams from other disciplines, including cost estimators, GIS, designers, surveyors, and engineers
Work with senior Project Engineers and Managers in developing project documents
Work on water and wastewater infrastructure planning, design, engineering, and construction support projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or related engineering field
10+ years professional experience in the study, design, and administration of water and wastewater infrastructure systems
Virginia P.E. license required (or ability to obtain by comity)
Demonstrated proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Knowledge of Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint is required
Self-starter, versatile, and interested in working on a variety of projects
Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
Flexible work environment with a balance of office, home, and field work