New Jersey/New York – Senior Project Manager / Team Leader – Water & Wastewater
Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager / Team Leader will lead major infrastructure programs, build teams, and help recruit, mentor, and develop the next generation of water professionals.
About the Role
The NJ/NY market presents a sustained pipeline of complex municipal infrastructure work, driven by NJDEP compliance programs, combined sewer overflow consent decrees, capital improvement mandates, and federal investment through EPA and BIL grant programs. WSP is growing its presence in this market and needs strong project leaders to deliver on that commitment.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase services for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across concurrent programs
- Develop and mentor project managers, engineers, and technical staff
- Support recruiting and workforce growth initiatives as the practice expands
- Support strategic pursuits, proposals, and account growth
- Drive project delivery excellence and establish operational best practices
Requirements
- PE license in NJ or NY required, or ability to obtain through reciprocity
- 10–20+ years of municipal water/wastewater consulting experience
- Strong project management and leadership experience on complex infrastructure programs
- Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with NJDEP permitting, consent decree environments, and municipal capital programs preferred
- Business development experience and existing client relationships are highly desirable
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
- Experience: 10–20+ years of municipal water/wastewater consulting experience
- Licenses/Certifications: PE license in NJ or NY required, or ability to obtain through reciprocity
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Business Development
- Permitting and Compliance
- Construction Management
Benefits
Compensation range: $119,600 - $213,200
WSP USA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. The company also provides a flexible and agile workplace model.
Pay
Expected Salary Range: $119,600 - $213,200
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
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Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Business Development
- Permitting and Compliance
- Construction Management
Company Information
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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