Project Manager

Sparks Group in collaboration with large locally renown utilities organization is in search of a meticulous, organized and experienced Project Manager to support its Development Services team in reviewing and coordinating water and sewer infrastructure projects. This role will oversee the technical review of developer-designed utility projects, evaluate hydraulic capacity and system adequacy, and provide guidance throughout the planning, design, permitting, and construction processes. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in water and sewer engineering, utility design, hydraulic analysis, and project coordination, along with the ability to work collaboratively with developers, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional to contribute to critical infrastructure projects while managing a diverse portfolio of development initiatives. If you’re looking for an opportunity for growth in your career, this is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Review developer-built water and sewer infrastructure designs, construction plans, preliminary development plans, and utility layouts for engineering adequacy, constructability, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and analyses to evaluate water distribution and sewer collection systems, including pipe sizing, system capacity, pressure zones, flow demands, and existing infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate multiple infrastructure projects throughout the planning, design, permitting, and construction phases, ensuring project schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives are met.
• Collaborate with developers, consulting engineers, contractors, inspectors, and local/state agencies to resolve design issues, conduct project meetings, and communicate technical requirements.
• Prepare project cost estimates, evaluate capital improvement requirements, coordinate necessary permits, and support utility agreements and development-related initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible engineering-related experience involving water/sewer infrastructure, utility design, construction plans, design reviews, constructability assessments, and hydraulic evaluations.
• Experience managing, prioritizing, tracking, and coordinating multiple engineering or infrastructure projects, including projects involving underground utilities and complex development plans.
• Working knowledge of water distribution and sewer collection systems, pipeline design and construction, pressure sewer systems, pump stations, pressure zones, and pressure-reducing valves (PRVs).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CADD, and GIS applications; experience with water/sewer modeling software such as Bentley WaterGEMS, Bentley SewerGEMS, WaterCAD, or SewerCAD is highly desirable. Strong written, verbal, and customer-facing communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Maryland a plus or candidates licensed in another state must obtain Maryland registration within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Previous experience performing water/sewer infrastructure design, constructability reviews, and hydraulic assessments of water distribution and sewer collection systems.