Department Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineer

T&M Associates•Middletown Township, NJ

8d•$160,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

T&M Associates is seeking an accomplished Water/Wastewater Engineer to serve as a Department Manager within its Water Market. This leadership role manages multiple teams, including Group Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers, and is responsible for successful project execution and achievement of regional business goals. The position may be based in any of T&M’s New Jersey offices: Middletown, Toms River, Mount Laurel, or Bloomfield. The Department Manager leads water teams across North, Central, and South Jersey, works with market leaders to develop business strategies aligned with company goals, and collaborates with the Regional Market Leader in the Northeast to plan and drive growth initiatives in the Water sector. The role provides strategic direction for water and wastewater engineering projects, oversees project delivery and finances, supports business development, and develops staff. T&M describes its workplace as a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license; New Jersey licensure is preferred.
15–20 years of experience in water, wastewater, and sewer engineering, with a strong background in project management, client relations, and staff development.
Proven experience managing large-scale water and wastewater projects, including budgeting, design, and client engagement.
Demonstrated business management expertise, including workload forecasting, business planning, KPI attainment, invoicing and collections, recruitment, and staff development.
Strong leadership abilities and experience in team-building, collaboration, and strategic planning.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

New Jersey Professional Engineer licensure.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage technical teams, including Group Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers, to achieve successful project completion and business outcomes across the region.
Provide strategic leadership and direction on water and wastewater engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
Guide the design, planning, and optimization of water infrastructure, including treatment plants, watermain replacement, sewer systems, booster stations, and wastewater pumping stations.
Oversee business development efforts, including proposal preparation, and collaborate with organizational peers to support team and company goals.
Coordinate project delivery to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
Monitor and manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and collections.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop staff, and manage their performance.
Collaborate with regional leadership to align projects and goals with the company’s growth strategy.