Water/Wastewater Project Manager - New York Metro Area

# Water/Wastewater Project Manager (P.E.)

New York Metro Area | Hybrid | $155,000–$190,000 DOE

Are you a PE-licensed water/wastewater Project Manager ready to lead large-scale, technically complex infrastructure programs in one of the most demanding water markets in the country—without being buried in bureaucracy?

This is an opportunity to step into a trusted leadership role within a nationally respected water consultancy delivering multi-year municipal and utility capital programs across the New York metropolitan region.

Why This Role?

- Lead multimillion- to hundred-million-dollar water and wastewater capital programs

- Own full project lifecycle delivery—scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client relationships

- Work directly with NYC-area utilities, authorities, and public-sector stakeholders

- Operate in a flexible hybrid environment that respects senior-level autonomy

- Mentor engineers and PMs while influencing delivery standards

- Advance toward Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, or regional leadership roles

What You’ll Be Doing

- Managing complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, conveyance systems, and regulatory upgrades

- Leading multidisciplinary teams across civil, process, mechanical, electrical, structural, and construction support

- Overseeing project financials, schedules, risk management, and quality control

- Developing scopes of work, proposals, and client deliverables for public-sector clients

- Serving as the primary client interface and trusted advisor for municipal and utility stakeholders

- Supporting long-range planning, capital improvement programs (CIPs), and resilience initiatives

What You Bring

- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (NY or NJ required or obtainable)

- 7–20+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering

- Proven track record managing municipal or utility infrastructure projects

- Strong understanding of treatment processes, conveyance systems, and regulatory frameworks

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred)

- Ability to lead teams, manage clients, and deliver technically sound projects

Why Engineers Join This Firm

Senior engineers choose this firm for its project scale, technical credibility, and long-term stability:

- Long-standing relationships with NYC DEP, regional authorities, and major utilities

- Stable, well-funded public-sector backlog supporting multi-year capital programs

- Project Managers are empowered decision-makers, not bottlenecks

- Strong internal QA/QC processes and delivery support teams

- Clear advancement paths without pressure to chase sales before readiness

- Collaborative, low-ego culture with strong retention among senior staff

What’s Offered

- Salary: $155,000–$190,000 DOE (aligned with senior PE PM market in NYC metro)

- Bonus: Performance-based incentive program

- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

- Work Model: Hybrid across NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ

- Growth: Defined pathways into senior PM, program leadership, or regional roles

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