Water Resources - Senior Project Manager

System One

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Billing, Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Customer Relations, Design Document, Documentation Models, Floodplain Management, HEC-RAS, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Professional Engineer, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Sales Management, Service Delivery, Stormwater Management, Team Lead/Manager, Water Quality Testing, Water Resource Management
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
Today

Job Title: Water Resources - Senior Project Manager
Location: Chantilly, VA

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and grow a Water Resources practice, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects across public and private sectors. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and client management to deliver high-quality water resources solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage water resources projects, including stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and dam-related work
  • Perform QA/QC on design documents, models, reports, and permit applications
  • Review hydrologic and hydraulic models (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)
  • Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multiple assignments
  • Manage and mentor project teams, including engineers and junior staff
  • Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to secure approvals
  • Support contract management, including proposals, billing, and client communications
  • Contribute to process improvements and overall practice growth
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (VA required; multi-state preferred)
  • Strong experience in stormwater, floodplain, and/or dam design and permitting
  • Proficiency with H&H modeling tools (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, etc.)
  • Proven experience managing projects, teams, and client relationships
  • Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About the Company

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System One

Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives. 

Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://systemone.com