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Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Wright-Pierce

The Role

Overview

Lead municipal water/wastewater projects, manage design, budget, teams in NY/New England.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • technical design
  • bid development
  • budget oversight
  • client coordination
  • staff mentoring

Tasks

-Manage municipal water and wastewater projects including water source, distribution, storage and treatment, and wastewater collection, pumping and treatment along with treated water reuse. -Apply engineering principles to solve complex project challenges. -Facilitate project proposals, interviews, and presentations, working with our Marketing staff. -Supervise preparation of technical drawings, specifications, and bid packages. -Mentor, train, and develop junior staff. -Oversee project budget, schedule, execution, and quality control across all phases. -Ensure project requirements and deliverables are met on time and within budget. -Lead technical execution for a variety of (small to large) or complex multi-disciplinary projects. -Oversee technical planning, design, construction administration, and project management of water and wastewater projects. -Maintain effective communications with clients and internal teams to ensure project success.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • pe license
  • water engineering
  • bluebeam
  • office suite
  • leadership

What You Bring

-B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; MS Degree in Environmental Engineering preferred. -Effective client relationship and proposal generation skills. -Highly organized, self-motivated, results-driven, with excellent attention to detail. -Previous team leadership experience, including management of direct reports. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, Teams) & Bluebeam. Proficiency with BST or similar project financial management software preferred. -Ability to build strong relationships with coworkers and collaborate effectively. -Technical competence and familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and funding processes. -Strong written and verbal communication skills. -10+ years of vertical water and/or wastewater engineering experience. Experience in NY municipal water/wastewater market preferred. -Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Benefits

-401(k) with Employer Match: Immediate vesting and profit-sharing. -Paid Volunteer Time: Give back to causes you care about. -Additional Perks: Employee referral fees, professional certification expenses, membership registration fees, and employee children’s college scholarships. -Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on your first day. -Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement program and mental health support. -Best-in-Class Engagement: Our recent employee engagement survey revealed a highly engaged workforce, with 94% of respondents recommending Wright-Pierce as a great place to work. -Generous Paid Time Off: 10 holidays, including floating holidays, and paid parental leave. -Career Development: Mentorship, Wright-Pierce University, and tuition assistance. -Competitive Salary: $115,000 – $125,000, based on education, experience and certifications. -Incentive Compensation Program: Substantial rewards in addition to a competitive salary and benefits. -Flexible Work Schedules: Hybrid work options to fit your lifestyle.

The Company

About Wright-Pierce

-Builds a reputation as a trusted partner for water and infrastructure solutions. -Specializes in providing innovative engineering and environmental services. -Handles projects ranging from water treatment to wastewater management. -Serves clients across diverse sectors to ensure sustainable utilities. -Expertise spans the full project lifecycle, from concept to construction and operations. -Known for tackling challenging, large-scale projects requiring advanced solutions. -Key projects include wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems, and flood control solutions. -Collaborates with local governments and private clients to deliver projects on time and within budget. -Originally rooted in New England, now expanded to serve clients nationwide.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Wastewater

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

SCADA / Instrumentation Engineering

Water Resources

Mechanical / HVAC Engineering

Architectural / Structural Engineering

Stormwater Management

Watershed Management and Planning

Climate Change/Flooding

Dams

Drinking Water

Transportation