Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

DLZ Corporation • South Fayette Township, PA

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About The Position

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support its Bridgeville, Pennsylvania office. This role is intended for an experienced water/wastewater professional who provides technical leadership, manages teams, and delivers engineering projects, with some client interaction. The position involves managing complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout; advising engineering staff; mentoring junior and mid-level employees; and coordinating project delivery. The Senior Project Manager also oversees project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, quality, contractual commitments, client communication, project financials, and safety compliance. The role may support business development and participation in professional organizations and industry activities.

DLZ describes itself as a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm providing engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest. The company states that it values innovation, collaboration, diversity, and an inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 15–25 years of experience in engineering/project management, with strong water/wastewater project experience.
• Proven experience managing technical teams and delivering complex engineering projects.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse project and construction sites.
• Proficiency with standard engineering and project management software tools.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a senior advisor to engineering staff.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Lead project planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Monitor project performance, including budgets, schedules, forecasts, and quality control.
• Review and approve major change orders and ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Coordinate internal teams across disciplines to support successful project delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related client communication and maintain working relationships.
• Conduct project kickoff and progress meetings and prepare project status reports.
• Support business development as needed, including providing technical input on proposals and pursuits.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Work with accounting to maintain accurate billing and project financials.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior