Project Manager (Water) - NYC Metro

About the role

The US East Water business is expanding into the NYC Metro region and is seeking a Project Manager to lead this strategic growth and support high-impact water initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive investigations, design development, and project execution for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems, with a strong focus on the NYC Metro market.
• Play a key role in shaping the Water business in one of the nation’s most dynamic urban environments.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary treatment facility designs.
• Conduct alternatives analyses and economic evaluations.
• Manage collection and distribution projects—including linear and pumping systems.
• Lead treatability studies such as bench testing and pilot plant evaluations.
• Contribute to financial and operational reviews.
• Manage team performance, utilization, and engagement.
• Mentor emerging professionals and collaborate with senior business leaders to drive positive outcomes.
• Work with an energetic and high-performing team to involve in:
• Necessity Assessment
• Improvement/Innovation
• Engineering Solutions Design
• Engineering Standards Specification
• Knowledge Management
• Technical Developments Recommendation
• Professional Supervision
• Feasibility Studies
• Project Management
• Client & Customer Management (External)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY or ability to acquire it.
• At least 10 years of relevant water engineering experience.
• Working experience with NYCDEP on design / construction projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of water regulations including wastewater treatment and conveyance, surface water treatment, lead and copper and disinfection byproduct rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective.
• Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.
• Experience in managing a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
• Experience in client & customer management (external).

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Collaborative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Pay

$141,000 - $235,000 based on experience and location.

Schedule

Hybrid work model: in-office 3 days a week.