Senior Project Manager/Assistant Branch Manager

Senior Project Manager/Assistant Branch Manager Dewberry’s Gainesville, VA office is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Assistant Branch Manager who will assist the Business Unit Manager (BUM) in the strategic development, growth, and overall operational performance of the business unit. The successful candidate will be a Professional Engineer with a diverse background and a proven track record in management and financial responsibilities. The candidate will have demonstrated expertise in managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams, developing and executing client and business‑development strategies that drive revenue and profit margin growth, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities Grow diverse architectural and engineering services through leadership and coordination of business‑development efforts across all Dewberry services and market segments. Mobilize, energize, and organize cross‑functional teams for success in winning and delivering complex projects. Act as a strategic thinker, bringing market‑facing ideas, strategies, and expertise to decision‑making and planning. Motivate to achieve business goals while investing in long‑term growth and stability. Ensure all operational activities conform to quality, health and safety, legal compliance, and general policies and procedures. Build strong relationships with decision makers in public agencies and/or private entities in the Southern Virginia region. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Professional Engineering License in Virginia. Minimum of 10 years of experience as a consulting engineer, including work with clients and projects in Prince William County. Thorough understanding of the Northern Virginia market and strong relationships with decision makers in public agencies and private entities. Politically astute. Strategic development and problem‑solving skills; goal‑driven and energized by challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong communicator, motivator, and influencer. Ability to serve as Project Manager on significant projects. Demonstrated ability to build strong trusting relationships. Ability to recruit, select, and develop staff. At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may 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, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. *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 in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. Notice to Third‑Party Recruiters : Dewberry only compensates 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. Salary Range The projected range for this position is $155,000–$199,000 annually. The range may vary slightly depending on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr