Senior Water Wastewater Business Lead - Buffalo

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Wastewater Business Lead to join our Water Team in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will provide senior-level leadership across complex water, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of complex water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures.
• Develop and prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to QA/AC procedures, contract requirements and company standards.
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met.
• Provide office and practice leadership by mentoring engineers and project managers, supporting staff development, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in water, wastewater and stormwater; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Expert knowledge of water and wastewater treatment systems, conveyance infrastructure, and regulatory compliance with a proven ability to apply best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred.
• Prior experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts.
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes.
• Curiosity about the impactful work our Water team is doing.

Skills

• Technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Project management experience.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Communication and client relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and best practices.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment that supports collaboration, balance, and opportunities for local and occasional travel.

Pay

$170,000 - $185,000 salary range based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

• Not specified.