Senior Water Resources Project Manager

AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Resources Project Manager located in Portland or Seattle for high quality project delivery with a focus on business development and project management for stream/river restoration fish passage design floodplain management and stormwater management. As a Senior Water Resources Project Manager they should bring unique expertise on specific technologies or processes will be able to apply acquired expertise and knowledge to solve business challenges provide coaching to peers and team members and will be sought for technical experience and able to influence suppliers. The job involves:

• Proven experience in water resources engineering (eg restoration hydrology/hydraulics dams levees stormwater flood control drainage culverts bridges bank stabilization) from planning to modeling to detailed design and construction supervision.

• Identifies new business opportunities for AECOM coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups and promotes AECOMs capabilities marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.

• Participates in project opportunity evaluation consultant selection and the preparation of AECOMs qualification/experience statements.

• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors and drafts complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.

• Directs project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors compliance with contractual commitments.

• Prepares project work plan scope schedule and budget and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule budget and quality objectives.

• May supervise technical professionals associate project managers and design staff including workload and staffing management.

• Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Professional Engineer in Oregon and/or Washington (or ability to obtain PE license within 6 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of relevant Water Resources experience.

• 5 years of Project Management experience.

• Strong relations and work history with clients in the Pacific Northwest and ability to leverage existing relationships to grow the business.

• Experience in preparing site civil design plans and grading. Experience in construction management or engineering support during construction.

• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D Microstation ArcGIS.

• Experience with hydrologic hydraulic and geomorphic concepts principles and models (e.g. SRH2D/SMS HECHMS HECRAS HydroCAD SWMM).

• Experience and familiarity with geomorphic field data collection techniques including pebble counts channel and floodplain morphology measurements and stream stability assessments.

• Understanding of federal state and local regulatory and permitting processes for water resources engineering projects.

• Demonstrated experience in floodplain modeling/mapping and knowledge of FEMA requirements.

• Experience with hydrology and hydraulics associated with dams reservoirs levees (e.g. precipitation frequency analysis dam breach inundation analysis spillway capacity analysis/design).

• An MS or PhD in a relevant subject.

• Membership in an appropriate professional organization (River Restoration Northwest Northwest Regional Floodplain Management Association (NORFMA) etc).

• Certified in WSDOT Fish Passage and Stream Restoration Training.

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).

• Coding experience (e.g. Python) and experience in using/developing digital tools for hydrology and hydraulics.

Additional Information :

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime