Project Manager 2- Dams

Tighe & Bond•Norwood, MA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Manager 2, you will join our Dams Team in one of our Westwood, MA, or Worcester, MA offices, 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 Dams Team and ProjectsJoin a passionate, multidisciplinary team at Tighe & Bond that’s leading the way in dam and levee engineering across the northeast. With more than 2,000 projects under our belt—from inspections to multi-million-dollar dam rehabilitations and removals—we’re trusted to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that protect communities and enhance resilience. Our engineers and scientists work together to support the full lifecycle of dam and levee systems, from concept through construction, with a focus on public safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory excellence. Whether it’s designing critical repairs, navigating complex permitting, or removing aging infrastructure to restore natural ecosystems, our work directly supports dam safety, climate resilience, water management, and the restoration of fish and wildlife habitats.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Considerable consulting engineering experience with increasing responsibility in the dams, river restoration, or water resources engineering industry
Familiarity with New England and New York dam safety regulations, permitting processes and funding opportunities
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
Enthusiasm for learning and a self-motivated approach to professional growth

Nice To Haves

Master’s in a relevant field
Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods (e.g., design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager at risk)
Understanding in business development, proposal writing, and strategic planning
Additional licensure in multiple states to support diverse project needs

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of experts to design and conduct technical work, address and solve complex engineering challenges
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, manage relationships with private, state, and local government clients to promote successful project outcomes
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