Project Manager - Water & Wastewater

About the role

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Water/Wastewater Department at our headquarters in Wall Township, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished engineering professional to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects, strengthen client relationships, and help build a long-term career with one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms. Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and collaborative leader with the ability to understand client needs, manage multidisciplinary project teams, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This individual will be highly organized, attentive to detail, and capable of balancing multiple priorities while guiding projects and motivating team members. This role offers the opportunity to advise clients on infrastructure improvements and capital planning, contribute to business development efforts, and help expand FPA’s water and wastewater services. The Project Manager will also mentor developing professionals, strengthen key client relationships, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.

Additional information: Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Don't meet every qualification? At FPA, we recognize that great candidates bring diverse experiences and perspectives. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your experience may be exactly what we need for this role or another opportunity within our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Client Account Leaders, and other PMs in engaging with public and/or private clients, developing business, managing staff, and managing and delivering challenging projects on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct engineering work on projects of varying size and complexity.
• Correspond with clients on project activities, assist with providing quality client services, and support business development opportunities.
• Prepare technical design studies and reports and construction contract bid documents related to municipal, utility authority, or private water and sewer systems.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and work progress and prepare financial status reports.
• Mentor entry and mid-level staff and conduct performance reviews for direct reports.
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, and labor to determine project budgets and feasibility.
• Analyze data, aerial photography, maps, topographic and geologic survey information, and utility systems, and prepare reports, drawings, and specifications necessary to solicit public bids or private proposals to construct infrastructure improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to clients regarding evaluation, design, and construction of projects.
• Help clients develop and prioritize their capital improvement programs.
• Identify client needs and opportunities to cross-sell FPA’s multidisciplinary services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Water and/or Wastewater Engineering.