Job Description
Project Manager - Water & Sewer Project Design Reviews
Posting Details
Position Information
Functional Title Project Manager - Water & Sewer Project Design Reviews
Recruitment Category Type Standard
Functional Category Engineering & Construction
Grade EG.15
FLSA Status Exempt
Requisition Number 26-0258
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Level Non-Management
Job Code N/A
Job Description Summary Organization Name Development Services
Reports to Section Manager, Development Design; Section Manager, Development or Supervisor, Project Management
Full or Part Time Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or Temporary Regular
Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule Hybrid Schedule - M-F 8-5PM
Position Location Laurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary The Project Manager serves as the lead reviewer in all development services division-built designs and WSSC Water-built designs. The Project Manager will review water and sewer extension project designs and provide support during the construction phase, calculating hydraulic adequacy of water and sewer mains, reviewing pump station design and preliminary development plans.
Essential Functions Manages and reviews developer-built water and sewer design projects for design adequacy, constructability, maintainability, cost effectiveness and environmental impact and provides support during construction
Performs hydraulic reviews and computations, considering existing and future demands/flows to determine pipe sizing and alignments and available capacity of existing water and sewer systems
Performs and interprets hydraulic analyses for basic and moderate-level hydraulic planning analysis studies, amendment requests, onsite reviews, preliminary plans, service category change requests, rezoning requests and other types of hydraulic review, with advancement to complex level reviews
Resolves design and constructability conflicts between WSSC Water project managers and applicants and/or applicant's engineer
Performs site utility reviews and other functions related to the on-site process
Reviews preliminary subdivision plans, detailed site plans, and conceptual water and sewer layouts for developer-built projects
Conducts pre-design meetings with applicants and their engineers
Schedules and represents the Commission in meetings with customers, including developers, engineers, inspectors, county and regional planning organizations and state authorities
Develops cost estimates for water and sewer utility projects
Acquires necessary permits for some projects
Reviews pump station plans, pump station details, pump sizing calculations and pump station layouts
Performs wastewater pump station and force main calculations
Tracks projects and reports on project quality and cycle time
Determines compatibility of projects with capital improvement program and other design requirements
Works with applicants to prepare and process credit/reimbursement agreements and provides review assistance to Internal Auditor during final audit of incurred costs
Provides assistance in the completion of the capital improvement program
Develops, designs, and provides training for WSSC Water Built Projects and Developer Built Projects
Provides overall monitoring and coordination of project activities to meet time and cost parameters
Other Functions Acts as the Section Manager in their absence
Performs other related duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands Business casual office environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of water and sewer design including applying standards and specifications
Knowledge of principles and practices of water and sewer planning, pipeline design and construction work, underground utility construction and inspection, engineering design, and environmental control
Ability to read water and sewer plans to evaluate the adequacy of design based on engineering principles
Ability to review a complex water/sewer project for adequacy and constructability
Ability to efficiently manage numerous projects including large, high profile and complex projects that involve multiple development parts, large mains and pressure reducing valves and special designs
Good interpersonal skills and leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of design of pressure sewer systems and their components
Knowledge of pump stations design and/or construction
Knowledge of capital improvement projects for water and sewer utilities
Knowledge of design of pressure sewer systems and their components, pressure zones and PRV function and the design of appropriate tunneling sizes and techniques
Knowledge of development processes and charges by utilities for capital construction
Determining appropriate tunneling sizes and techniques
Ability to represent the Commission at meetings with outside organizations
Ability to work closely with and communicate effectively other Division members, utility agencies, and local, regional, and state authorities
Ability to develop cost estimates for water and sewer utility projects
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree
5+ years of engineering-related experience, including reading plans with profiles, design work, design review, constructability review, hydraulic review, utility construction
2+ years of prioritizing, tracking and coordinating multiple projects
OR
High School diploma or equivalent
9+ years of engineering-related experience, including reading plans with profiles, design work, design review, constructability review, hydraulic review, utility construction
2+ years of prioritizing, tracking and coordinating multiple projects
Additional Requirements Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually
Experience working with customers and public
Preferences Experience and training performing water and sewer design and/or constructability reviews
Experience performing hydraulic reviews of water distribution and sewer collection systems
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland. If candidate has PE license in another state, candidate must obtain Maryland registration within 12 months of hire or transfer
Experience using pertinent software applications such as
CADD, MS
Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS, water and sewer modeling software such as Bentley WaterGEMS, Bentley SewerGEMS, WaterCAD or SewerCAD.
Salary 108,233 - $184,288
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement WSSC Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Reasonable Accommodations:
WSSC Water provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact us atada@wsscwater.com
Close Date 07/03/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants