Senior Water & Wastewater Project Manager
About the Role
As a Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater, you will serve as both a technical leader and a client relationship manager, responsible for growing and delivering municipal water and wastewater projects throughout Tennessee and the surrounding region. This role is ideal for a proven seller‑doer who enjoys developing trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities, winning new work, and leading successful project execution. You will work with talented professionals in an open, flexible, and friendly work environment, where personal and professional growth is supported, and hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with municipal utility clients and key stakeholders.
- Identify, pursue, and help capture new project opportunities within the Tennessee water and wastewater market.
- Serve as a seller‑doer, combining technical leadership with business development and client engagement.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of Consor staff and subconsultants.
- Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and overall client satisfaction.
- Provide strategic guidance to clients throughout planning, design, and construction.
- Lead or support Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), proposals, presentations, and interview teams.
- Develop technical memoranda, engineering reports, planning studies, and design documents.
- Collaborate with regional leadership to execute account management and growth strategies.
- Represent Consor at industry conferences, professional organizations, client meetings, and community events.
- Mentor junior staff while fostering a culture of client service and business growth.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8+ years relevant water/wastewater engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee, or ability to obtain reciprocity upon employment.
- BS in Engineering.
- Experience managing municipal water/wastewater projects.
- Planning and design experience with water/wastewater projects.
- Project management experience, including developing scopes of work, reviewing invoices, and managing client communications.
- Proven ability to develop and work with clients to help win and deliver municipal projects.
Benefits
- Career Growth & Development – tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on‑demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work‑Life Alignment – industry‑competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some roles.
- Wellness – medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, HSA and FSA options.
- Life – employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, employer‑paid term life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
- Community – quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
Career Growth
Consor supports dynamic career paths. You may explore a management track, a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. The company encourages learning and growth at every level.
Why You’ll Love Consor
You’ll experience a culture where successes are shared and challenges are supported. The firm offers countless opportunities to expand your potential, work on impactful projects, and join a diverse team of experts who collaborate with client partners to create inspiring communities.