Water/Wastewater Owner's Agent (Verical)
Location: Montgomery County, MD or Alexandria, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Exciting Opportunity for an Owner's Agent - Vertical Infrastructure Projects
Our client, a leading global engineering and project management firm, is seeking an Owner's Agent to join their team supporting a utility client in the DC area. This position focuses on vertical infrastructure projects, such as treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoir design. If you are a highly motivated and experienced professional with a passion for infrastructure development and delivering complex projects, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent the client's interests, ensuring projects align with their goals and objectives.
Ensure projects meet client requirements, budgets, schedules, and comply with regulatory guidelines.
Serve as the central point of contact between the client, architects, engineers, contractors, and municipal authorities.
Facilitate delivery method assessments to determine the best approach for CIP projects (Collaborative Delivery or Contracting Method).
Guide the acceleration of project delivery through bundling and other best practices.
Develop procurement processes, define contract language, assist in negotiations, and oversee program delivery.
Support decisions that mitigate project risks and accelerate delivery.
Engage with operations and maintenance (O&M) stakeholders, ensuring their input is solicited and documented at appropriate stages.
Provide full project and construction management support for progressive design-build (PDB) projects.
Coordinate with the design team for construction manager at risk (CMAR) projects, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
Drive project delivery by managing scope, coordinating with team members, and addressing challenges.
Develop and implement strategies related to quality, construction management, inspection, permitting, and collaborative delivery.
Report on project progress, including schedule, budget, and risk management, and manage change orders and disputes.
Maintain a risk register for each project to track and mitigate potential risks.
Streamline the permitting process by engaging with jurisdictional agencies early in the design phase.
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (M.S. preferred).
10+ years of progressive technical design experience, with a focus on vertical infrastructure projects.
Experience with alternative delivery methods, including design-build and construction manager at risk (CMAR).
Strong experience in pump station and reservoir design.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in client presentations and public speaking.
Proven ability to manage and coordinate complex projects, including procurement processes and contract negotiations.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recognition as an industry leader with a publication record, conference presentations, and active involvement in national industry associations.
Experience with managing large-scale utility infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with project delivery strategies like progressive design-build (PDB) and CMAR.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
Flexible work schedules
Health and dental coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and two floating holidays
Paid Parental Leave (maternity and paternity)
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunities for professional development, training, and career growth
Tuition reimbursement program
If you are a dynamic and experienced Owner's Agent with expertise in vertical infrastructure and a proven track record in alternative project delivery, apply today to join a respected leader in the engineering and project management industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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