Team Leader – Water & Wastewater

WSP•Morris Township, NJ

2d•$119,600 - $213,200•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Team Leader to support the continued growth of our NY/NJ water business. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys building teams, improving project delivery, and helping create a high-performing organization. You will lead major infrastructure programs while helping recruit, mentor, and develop the next generation of water professionals — with real influence over how the practice operates and grows. The NJ/NY market presents a sustained pipeline of complex municipal infrastructure work — driven by NJDEP compliance programs, combined sewer overflow consent decrees, capital improvement mandates across municipal utilities and sewerage authorities, and federal investment through EPA and BIL grant programs. WSP is growing its presence in this market and needs strong project leaders to deliver on that commitment.

Requirements

PE license in NJ or NY required, or ability to obtain through reciprocity
10–20+ years of municipal water/wastewater consulting experience
Strong project management and leadership experience on complex infrastructure programs
Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity with NJDEP permitting, consent decree environments, and municipal capital programs preferred
Business development experience and existing client relationships are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase services for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across concurrent programs
Develop and mentor project managers, engineers, and technical staff
Support recruiting and workforce growth initiatives as the practice expands
Strengthen relationships with municipal utilities, authorities, and public-sector clients
Support strategic pursuits, proposals, and account growth
Drive project delivery excellence and establish operational best practices