Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 Water Supply firm, Michael Baker offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of municipal utility planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. Our focus includes the study, design, and implementation of a broad variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater needs. We deal with the movement and disposition of all water types, and our projects include source water, treatment, storage, transmission systems, and distribution. Our wastewater projects include gravity and pumped conveyance, treatment, and discharge while our stormwater efforts include the study, analysis, design and implementation of the latest BMP methods and technologies. We work closely with our clients to analyze their systems, identify issues, and develop the most innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Virginia Beach office. We provide a flexible work environment with a balance mix of office, home, and field work. You'll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering, and construction support.

Tasks will include the following with respect to water and wastewater systems:

• 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 the preparation of quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates, etc.
• 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 the management and supervision of contractors and subconsultants during all project phases.
• Assist with technical proposals during the pursuit of key projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams from other disciplines (including cost estimators, GIS, designers, surveyors, and other engineers).
• Work with senior Project Engineers and Managers who will guide you in the development of project documents.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 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 AutoCAD and or Microstation.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D and or Open Roads a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint is required.
• Be self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects.
• Have excellent technical writing and communication skills.

The approximate compensation range for this position is $140k 180k. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Job Identification 309098

Posting Date 08/21/2026, 03:13 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 272 Bendix Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452, US (Hybrid)