National Dams Design Leader

Overview

Drive national growth and leadership of Dewberry's dam design practice.

Key Responsibilities

• growth strategy
• client development
• proposal development
• project execution
• contract negotiation
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Work with national, regional, and local market and operations leadership to develop and execute a growth strategy for Dewberry’s national dams practice. -Helps teams mine work through existing client connections and contracts. -Increases Dewberry’s visibility in the public sector dams and water resources businesses through active participation in national, state and local professional and community organizations. -Participates in personnel decisions and manages personnel in alignment with the national growth strategy. -Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable company policies and performance measures. -Works in team environment to leverage assets of the business units, regional, and national resources to position, win and deliver work aligned with the overall growth strategy. -Develops statement of qualifications, detailed proposals, project execution plans, and contracts to include project understanding, scope of work, project approaches, pricing, schedule, terms and conditions, and performs contract negotiations. -Develop a strong understanding of Dewberry’s experience, staff, and client relationships applicable to the dams practice -Ensures quality of own work and the work of others, while maintaining budget and schedule. -Mentors staff in both client relationship development and project delivery. -Recommends and assists in recruiting of key staff to support growth of the dams practice consistent with the growth strategy. -Supports client identification, positioning, proposal preparation, and delivery of dam and water resources projects aligned with the growth strategy. -Leverages existing local, regional, and national client and partner relationships to strategically expand and grow our dam portfolio. -Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the dams and water resources business and recommends new practices or changes to internal programs.

Requirements

• 20 years
• project management
• client management
• dam design
• pe license
• leadership

What You Bring

-A minimum of 10 years of project and client management experience. -Successful track record of building client relationships in the dams market, with a reputation for being highly responsive and delivering quality work. -Proven experience in the planning, design and construction of dam infrastructure. -A successful track record of managing project scope, schedule and budget along with project teams. -A strong background and engineering skillset related to geotechnical or structural engineering focused on dam design and rehabilitation -Strong client management and business development skills. -Minimum of 20 years of consulting experience, with increasing levels of project and client responsibly for dam engineering projects. -At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. -Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. -B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering; Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus. -Strong leadership qualities and ability to coach and mentor staff. -Professional Engineering license. -Applies a thorough knowledge and expertise of current principles and practices of dam engineering acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or project challenges. -Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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About Dewberry

-Began as a family‑owned engineering firm and has grown into a nationwide professional services powerhouse. -Headquartered in Fairfax, VA. -Over six decades, it has woven its identity through iconic projects like the Hampton Roads Bridge‑Tunnel expansion and NOAA coastal mapping contracts. -Combining architecture, engineering, surveying, geospatial and construction management, Dewberry tackles projects across sectors—from transportation corridors to water‑resource systems. -Embraces design‑build delivery, supporting clients in both public and private sectors, including complex federal infrastructure and environmental undertakings. -A standout moment came when Dewberry secured NOAA’s multi‑state coastal geospatial services contract, reinforcing its reputation in geospatial innovation. -Work spans clinics, wastewater plants, transit‑oriented developments, shoreline mapping and more—reflecting a breadth that defines the firm’s narrative. -Firm leadership remains connected to its roots: still family‑led, yet managed with nationwide collaboration and a creative spirit.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided for new applicants.

Security Clearance

-background screening includes employment verification, education and credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report.