Senior Project Manager - Water Wastewater Engineer
About the role
Lead and manage complex water and wastewater infrastructure and process design projects for municipal and private sector clients. Oversee the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports. Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, including municipalities and water/sewer authorities. Manage project scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery. Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for engineering staff. Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams. Utilize project tracking tools to monitor financial performance, schedules, and resource allocation. Support business development efforts and maintain and expand client relationships. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex water and wastewater infrastructure and process design projects for municipal and private sector clients.
- Oversee the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, including municipalities and water/sewer authorities.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for engineering staff.
- Cook up with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams.
- Utilize project tracking tools to monitor financial performance, schedules, and resource allocation.
- Support business development efforts and maintain and expand client relationships.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 15+ years of experience in the design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects.
- Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with InfoWorks WS and/or InfoWater (Innovyze) preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, schedule, and budget control.
- Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Vision or Microsoft Project.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach.
- Experience working in the southeastern United States preferred.
Qualifications
- Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skills
- Project management skills.
- Technical proficiency with relevant software (Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWorks WS, InfoWater).
- Leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Client-facing communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus annual bonus.
- Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance.
- Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance.
Pay
Competitive salary plus annual bonus.
Schedule
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
How to Apply
Ready to design the systems that support communities and essential infrastructure? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.