Project Manager – Water Distribution Assessment

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

. Serve as the primary Project Manager overseeing the third-party valve and hydrant assessment vendor, ensuring work is performed within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and performance standards.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,800 - $156,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing water utility infrastructure programs, including valve and hydrant assessments, while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing project management tools for scheduling, risk mitigation, and budget tracking.

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Project ManagementWater Utility Infrastructure OversightProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseAsset Condition Assessment FrameworksGIS Spatial Data Tools

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringWater Resources EngineeringValve AssessmentHydrant Flow TestingQuality Assurance ChecksBudget TrackingRisk MitigationField AuditsTechnical ReportingContractor Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

CMMS SoftwareGIS ToolsProject Management SoftwareCityworksMaximo

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Water Distribution SystemAWWA StandardsCapital Improvement ProjectsUtility Engineering StandardsField Methodology Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary Project Manager overseeing the third-party valve and hydrant assessment vendor, ensuring work is performed within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and performance standards.
Establish, refine, and enforce standard operating procedures, assessment criteria, and field workflow guidelines for valve exercising, operational scoring, and hydrant flow testing.
Review contractor submittals, field methodology plans, GIS/asset management updates, traffic control plans, and technical reporting for compliance with utility engineering standards.
Review and validate monthly pay applications, contractor invoices, itemized quantities, and milestone deliverables against field verification logs and quality control documentation.
Perform field audits and quality assurance checks on vendor operations, verifying valve/hydrant assessments, GPS mapping, condition scoring, and leak detection records.
Coordinate integration of contractor field assessment data into the client's CMMS and GIS enterprise databases.
Facilitate progress meetings, deliver monthly executive progress reports, track KPIs, and address client operational inquiries or community concerns.
Monitor program risks, water quality/discoloration risks, high-pressure zone isolations, and traffic management.
Evaluate program outcomes to define priority Capital Improvement Project needs and establish long-term asset management strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field from an ABET-accredited institution.
6–8 years of progressively responsible civil/water resources engineering experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of direct experience managing or oversight of water utility infrastructure programs, specifically including distribution system appurtenances (valves, hydrants, water mains).
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia preferred, or ability to obtain).
In-depth technical knowledge of water distribution system components including gate valves, butterfly valves, pressure reducing valves (PRVs), backflow preventers, and fire hydrants.
Proven ability to manage specialized field contractors, negotiate task orders, review pay requests, and track deliverable quality.
Familiarity with asset condition assessment frameworks, AWWA standards (e.g., M44 Distribution Valves, M17 Fire Hydrants), GIS spatial data tools, and CMMS software (e.g., Cityworks, Maximo).
Strong skills in scheduling, scope control, risk mitigation, and budget tracking utilizing project management digital software.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills to articulate technical findings, interface with utility leadership, and resolve contractor disputes efficiently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health
Company Sponsored Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Coverages
Discounted Gym Membership
Competitive Base Salary
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Incentives
Bonuses for earning your P.E. License
Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training)
PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses
Employee Education & Development Program
Tuition assistance and learning opportunities
Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Year of diapers covered
Extracurricular Sports Teams
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Transit Benefits Program
Charitable Events and Activities through Milhouse Charities