Water Engineering Senior Project Manager

TYPSA INC • Phoenix, AZ

17h

About The Position

The Water Engineering Senior Project Manager will lead complex water infrastructure projects and programs from planning through design and delivery. This role blends client-facing project management with hands-on technical leadership and requires deep expertise in at least one technical niche (e.g. dams, conveyance/pipelines & pump stations, water/wastewater treatment, storage, hydraulics, stormwater). The role will manage multiple projects, mentor project managers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and support business development with proposals and client strategy. This position requires a strong affinity for international projects and for working effectively within multicultural teams across geographies and disciplines.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field. A Master's level education (MSCE) or post-graduate study is preferred.
• Minimum twenty (20) years of progressive experience in water-related engineering.
• Proven success as a Senior PM/PM delivering complex water projects for municipal, state, federal, and/or private clients.
• Deep technical expertise in at least one niche, such as: Dams/levees/reservoirs (planning, safety, rehab, hydraulics/hydrology coordination) Conveyance (pipelines, pump stations, hydraulics, transmission/distribution) Treatment (water/wastewater treatment process integration, plant upgrades/expansions) Stormwater, storage, irrigation, integrated water management, or similar
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent international credential (active, in good standing).
• Strong project controls skills: scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, change management.
• Strong affinity for working on international projects and collaborating within multicultural teams.
• Strong written/verbal communication and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and client discussions.

Nice To Haves

• Arizona PE (or ability to obtain AZ license by comity in a reasonable timeframe).
• Proficiency in additional languages is valued, particularly Spanish.
• Experience managing large, multi-year programs and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proposal leadership (capture planning, interviewing, win strategy).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects and/or programs, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures, staffing plans, and delivery schedules.
• Manage project financials (budget development, forecasting, earned value/percent complete tracking, invoicing support).
• Drive QA/QC processes and ensure deliverables meet internal standards and client/regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a technical leader and reviewer within your specialty area (eg, dams, conveyance, treatment).
• Guide engineering approach, alternatives analysis, design criteria, and coordination across disciplines.
• Support permitting and coordination with relevant agencies and stakeholders as applicable to project type.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients; build and maintain trusted relationships.
• Support pursuit efforts: scope development, fee estimates, schedules, teaming, and proposal content/reviews.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, public meetings (as needed), and professional organizations.
• Mentor and support Project Managers and engineering staff (coaching on delivery, communication, and technical growth).
• Coordinate internal teams and subconsultants; set clear expectations and resolve delivery issues quickly.

Benefits

• TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees