Water/Wastewater Project Manager, NY Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal water and wastewater projects including water source, distribution, and storage projects, as well as wastewater collection, pumping and treatment
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex project challenges
• Oversee project budget, schedule, production and quality control across all phases
• Maintain effective communication with clients and internal teams to ensure project success
• Lead technical execution for large or complex multi-disciplinary projects
• Supervise the preparation of technical drawings, specifications and bid packages
• Ensure all project requirements and deliverables are met on time and within budget
• Identify opportunities to enhance Wright-Pierce’s project standards and execution
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering their professional growth
• Lead business development efforts to expand client relationships and market presence
• Travel to client and project sites as needed
• Represent Wright-Pierce in relevant industry organizations and events

Essential Functions

• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) required. Experience with Bluebeam is preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and funding processes.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Team Building: Ability to develop strong relationships with coworkers and build effective teams
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with others to capitalize on Wright-Pierce’s collective capabilities and knowledge
• Attributes: Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Business Development: Effective client relationship and exceptional proposal generation skills
• Professional Growth: A commitment to continual learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in drinking water and/or wastewater project engineering
• Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Education: B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or similar

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Company Culture

• Best in Class Engagement: 87% of employees responded to the recent employee engagement survey, with 94% indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Wright-Pierce is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion