Senior Water Resources Project Manager

AECOM is hiring a Senior Water Resources Project Manager in Seattle or Portland. The role focuses on project delivery in areas like stream restoration and flood management, requiring expertise in water resources engineering. Responsibilities include business development, project management, and team coordination. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree and at least 8 years of experience, with a preference for those with 20+ years in the field.
Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.

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Job Description

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 (e,g, 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 AECOM’s capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
• Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of AECOM's 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
• Bachelor's 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., SRH-2D/SMS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, 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, well-being 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 private-sector 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 aecom.com.

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 cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where 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.