Sr Utility Project Manager - Municipal/Public Sector

Key Responsibilities

• Manage utility infrastructure projects involving water distribution, wastewater collection, pumping systems, force mains, gravity sewer, reclaimed water, and utility rehabilitation or expansion improvements.
• Lead projects through all phases, including planning, feasibility evaluation, preliminary engineering, final design, permitting, bidding, and construction phase services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans, and monitor progress to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide senior technical oversight and quality control for utility engineering documents, calculations, reports, plans, and specifications.
• Cookordinate multidisciplinary teams that may include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, environmental, and GIS support staff.
• Support and maintain strong relationships with municipal utility owners and public-sector clients.
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work, assist with proposals and interviews, and contribute to business development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Mentor project engineers, designers, and younger staff to support technical development and career progression.
• Support construction administration activities such as responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, evaluating change orders, and conducting site visits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in utility engineering, with significant experience in project management for municipal water and/or wastewater projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, teams, and client communications on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of utility design standards, permitting requirements, and public-sector project delivery.
• Prominent ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Need To Be Successful...

• Ability to manage complex projects and competing deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of utility infrastructure systems and engineering best practices.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across disciplines and offices.
• Sound judgment in resolving technical, project, and client service issues.
• Commitment to quality, responsiveness, and client satisfaction.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Water Utility Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex utility infrastructure projects for municipal and public-sector clients. This senior-level role is ideal for a technically strong and client-focused professional with experience managing water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and related utility projects from concept through design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in utility engineering, with significant experience in project management for municipal water and/or wastewater projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, teams, and client communications on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of utility design standards, permitting requirements, and public-sector project delivery.
• Prominent ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Need To Be Successful...

• Ability to manage complex projects and competing deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of utility infrastructure systems and engineering best practices.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across disciplines and offices.
• Sound judgment in resolving technical, project, and client service issues.
• Commitment to quality, responsiveness, and client satisfaction.

Who We Are

We are Trusted Advisors, Creating Community. Our firm has assembled a remarkable team encompassing a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Through collaborative efforts in a supportive environment, we consistently deliver top-notch work of exceptional quality. We prioritize the growth and fulfillment of each team member, providing ample opportunities for professional and personal development. A key factor in this, is our engagement with high-caliber, 'Class-A' projects and esteemed clients. We approach our work with unwavering passion, recognizing the positive impact we have on the communities we serve.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary.
• A full benefits package.
• The potential for a performance-based bonus.

What To Do Next

If England-Thims & Miller, Inc. sounds like the place for you (and if you have the qualifications, drive, and passion to match), we invite you to become a member of our winning team! Once you're part of our ETM family, we'll continue to invest in you as a valuable asset in our company.