Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

HR Green•Melbourne, FL

31d

About The Position

HR Green is seeking a motivated, self-starting Project Manager to join their Water and Wastewater Practice in Florida. This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to a wide range of municipal water and wastewater engineering projects, spanning from conceptual planning and permitting to final design, bidding, and construction. The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships, and play a key role in growing the regional presence in the water/wastewater utility sector.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, including project and team management.
Proven ability to manage water and wastewater design and construction projects.
Strong client-facing skills with a track record of building and expanding municipal relationships.
Proficiency in water/wastewater planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop scopes of work, budgets, and contracts for water/wastewater projects.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Assign, manage, and coordinate team schedules and tasks, including subconsultants.
Lead project kickoff and progress meetings.
Conduct QA/QC reviews per HR Green protocols to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Supervise construction administration and field personnel.
Ensure timely client invoicing and payment follow-up.
Apply engineering expertise to independently complete technical tasks related to water treatment, wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems, and pump station design.
Serve as Engineer of Record on key project deliverables.
Communicate directly with clients regarding technical matters and design recommendations.
Support business development efforts by identifying new water/wastewater project opportunities.
Participate in proposals, cost estimates, and interviews for municipal clients.
Build and maintain strong relationships with water and wastewater utility clients.
Cross-sell other HR Green services and actively participate in industry organizations (e.g., WEF, AWWA, APWA).