Project Manager

Project Manager – Transportation Drainage & Stormwater

Saunders Staffing Agency is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead linear transportation-related drainage and stormwater projects. This is a hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) designed for a Civil Engineer with a strong background in VDOT standards and a passion for managing multidisciplinary teams.

As a Project Manager with our clients team, you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle—from scope and budget development to stakeholder communication and technical quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets for complex drainage and stormwater modeling projects.
• Technical Execution: Develop project-specific plans, cost estimates, and reports; prepare complex stormwater models and oversee design milestone submittals.
• Team Management: Coordinate internal team members and subconsultants; provide continuous performance management, coaching, and mentorship.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Build strong relationships with clients to ensure project requirements are met; prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Business Development: Assist leadership with the marketing process, including proposal development and shortlist interviews.
• Compliance: Ensure all staff and project deliverables comply with established quality control policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience: 8+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience.
• Licensure: Virginia PE license (Professional Engineer) or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience with VDOT and locally administered VDOT transportation/infrastructure projects.
• Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Bentley products (MicroStation and ProjectWise), Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and mentorship abilities with a track record of delivering concurrent projects on time.

Preferred Skills

• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control or Stormwater Plan Reviewer certification.
• Experience with 1D or 2D PCSWMM Modeling.
• Familiarity with various delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3).
• Established relationships with local county or state-level clients.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Environment: 95% general office environment; 5% field work which may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Physical: Occasional standing, walking, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed during field visits.
• Travel: Periodic travel is required for site visits and client meetings.