Water Resources Project Manager

CP Engineers, Architecture & Environmental Services•Parsippany, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

CP Engineers is seeking a Project Manager to join their water resources team. This role involves managing, designing, permitting, and delivering projects related to water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection/conveyance systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical proficiency, project management experience, client relationship skills, and regulatory knowledge. This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects that impact public health and environmental sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering with demonstrated project management responsibility, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
Experience managing client-facing projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact directly with clients and stakeholders.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites, municipal meetings, and client locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead full project lifecycle delivery, including development of proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
Establish and maintain project controls to proactively manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
Monitor performance, allocate resources strategically, and drive accountability to achieve on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for engineering deliverables, including reports, design drawings, specifications, permitting documents, and bid packages.
Ensure deliverables meet firm standards for technical excellence, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
Direct permitting strategy and execution, including preparation and review of applications and coordination with regulatory agencies.
Serve as a key point of contact with NJDEP and local authorities, proactively identifying and resolving regulatory challenges to maintain project momentum.
Lead and develop multidisciplinary project teams, including assigning responsibilities, mentoring staff, and optimizing resource utilization.
Foster a high-performance environment focused on accountability, professional growth, and technical excellence.
Serve as the primary client relationship manager throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain proactive communication, anticipate client needs, and resolve challenges effectively.
Strengthen client partnerships to drive repeat business and contribute to proposal development and pursuit strategy.
Provide technical guidance in the planning, design, and permitting of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
Support complex problem-solving and guide teams toward practical, innovative engineering solutions.
Actively engage in professional organizations and industry forums, representing the firm and enhancing CP Engineers’ visibility and reputation within the water resources market.