Senior Project Manager- Water or Wastewater

Tighe & Bond•Troy, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Senior Project Manager , you will join our One Water Business Line in our Troy, NY 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
Substantial experience in consulting engineering within the water or wastewater industry, with increasing responsibility
Licensure as a Professional Engineer
Proven experience in successful project management, including leading teams, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Leadership ability with a passion for team building, mentoring, and developing staff
Self-motivated and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Additional experience in business development, proposal writing, and strategic planning
Familiarity with New England and New York water or wastewater regulations, permitting processes, and funding opportunities
Understanding of Revit use on multidisciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods (e.g., design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager at risk)
Additional licensure in multiple states to support diverse project needs

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of experts to plan, design, and administer the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems
Serve as a primary client contact, manage relationships with private, state, and local government clients to promote successful project outcomes
Lead business development efforts, including responding to RFPs, develop proposals, presentations, and shape project approaches, scopes, and fees, including risk identification/management
Oversee the entire project lifecycle, while adhering to budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements
Provide technical leadership, conducting quality control reviews, and mentor project managers and junior staff
Contribute to the strategic growth of the One Water Team and expand Tighe & Bond’s presence in the water and wastewater sector
Actively engage in industry organizations, represent Tighe & Bond through committee leadership, conference presentations, publications, and professional involvement