Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Federal Market in our Raleigh, NC office. The successful candidate will have technical, project management, and market access responsibilities to lead multi-disciplined design projects from concept through design, bidding, negotiation, and construction administration. The Senior Project Manager will assist the Department Manager in managing client relationships, developing and pursuing new clients and project opportunities, and managing a multi-disciplined project staff. This is an excellent career opportunity for a self-motivated and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals, and the opportunity to mentor entry-level staff in the application of the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century
Responsibilities- Leading teams in all aspects of site/civil project design including site layout, site planning, grading, storm water management, erosion & sediment control, roadways, utilities, and permitting for diverse infrastructure projects.
- Managing design for multiple projects simultaneously including project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and quality.
- Ability to work closely with clients and agency staff, including attendance at public and/or construction meetings and representing the company at other events as needed.
- Preparing all associated calculations, reports, and spreadsheets.
- Collaborating and managing design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.
- Conducting code research, writing specifications, and obtaining permitting.
- Performing site visits and attending off-site meetings.
- Managing construction administration services – RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site visits etc.
- Ability to support adn/or lead cross-market projects and multi-functional tams for Dewberry's diverse client base.
- BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 10-15 years' experience of increasing levels of project and client responsibilities.
- North Carolina PE license.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft office.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and county/agency review staff.
- In depth knowledge of the Federal market.
- Strong client retention and new business development skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Experience managing a team of professionals with a wide array of skill sets.
- Ability to provide technical expertise to design staff.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 10–15 years of progressively increasing project and client responsibility
- Active North Carolina Professional Engineer license
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county or agency review staff
- In-depth knowledge of the federal market
- Strong client retention and new business development skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Experience managing professionals with varied skill sets
- Ability to provide technical expertise to design staff
Dewberry Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dewberry and has not been reviewed or approved by Dewberry.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and options for flexible or remote schedules are described as supporting day-to-day wellbeing and work-life balance. Tuition reimbursement and wellness resources contribute to a stable, well-rounded package beyond core pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, flexible leave, and shared leave offerings are presented as part of a comprehensive package. Time away is portrayed as accessible and practical for many employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is broadly available and regarded as reasonable baseline coverage for a mid-sized professional-services employer. Access to standard health plans provides dependable core protection even as details vary by location.
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What We Do
Dewberry is a family-owned, nationwide architecture, engineering, planning, design, and construction services firm serving public- and private-sector clients. The company develops responsible, innovative solutions for natural and built environments, supporting federal agencies, state and local authorities, private developers, and other asset owners and operators. Its work is focused on improving communities through client-centered professional services and infrastructure-related projects across the United States.
