Project Manager 1- Water or Wastewater

Tighe & Bond•Woburn, MA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Manager 1 , you will join our One Water Team in our Woburn, MA office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. Our One Water Team and Projects Our team of 160 dedicated water professionals has earned multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards. We partner with private, state, and local government clients to enhance drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring reliable and sustainable systems for communities. As part of our team, you’ll help plan, design, and administer the construction of new and upgraded conveyance systems, treatment plants, and pump stations. You’ll support clients with capital improvement planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management programs. Our work also includes Long-Term CSO Control Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, Integrated Water Resource Management Plans, and Sewer System Evaluation Studies—driving smarter, more resilient water solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Considerable consulting engineering experience with increasing responsibility in the water and wastewater industry
Licensure as a Professional Engineer
Demonstrated project management experience and strong technical skills
Strong leadership ability with a passion for managing and mentoring others
Clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Familiarity with New England and New York wastewater regulations, permitting processes, and funding opportunities
Understanding of Revit use on multidisciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Experience in water and wastewater system design, including treatment plants, pump stations, conveyance systems, and asset management planning
Enthusiasm for learning and a self-motivated approach to professional growth
Additional licensure in multiple states to support diverse project needs

Responsibilities

Manage projects from initial concept through construction completion, promoting adherence to technical, regulatory, and funding requirements
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and guiding them through funding options, permitting, and project execution
Supervise multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight for successful project delivery
Prepare and overseeing the development of construction documents, including permit applications, drawings, specifications, opinions of cost, and reports, while maintaining high-quality standards
Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to address project needs and resolve design challenges
Manage budgets and schedules, keeping projects on track while meeting client expectations and industry best practices
Assist with business development, including proposal writing, scope, and budget development