Project Manager
US$140,000 – US$180,000 / yr base salary
Posted 21 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$140,000 – US$180,000 / yr |
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CertificationsVirginia PE License
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Environmental Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater
Virginia/Maryland Water Practice
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.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is actively seeking Senior Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Project Manager for our Manassas, VA office.
What You’ll Do:
- 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, wastewater and or stormwater infrastructure systems.