Water/Wastewater Project Manager, NY Team Leader

Wright-Pierce Career•Clifton Park, NY

15h•$115,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wright-Pierce, an award winning, employee-owned, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager – Team Leader to join our team in Clifton Park, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage teams working on a wide variety of water and wastewater projects across New York State and surrounding regions, including water source development, treatment, storage and distribution and/or wastewater collection, pumping and treatment. Exceptional performance in this role could lead to becoming the Wastewater State Group Leader for New York. This key role offers significant responsibility in driving the success of our New York market with the potential for Wright-Pierce stock ownership based on qualifications and performance. The position also qualifies for our Incentive Compensation Program. These programs offer the opportunity for substantial rewards in addition to a competitive salary and benefits. Salary Range is $115,000-$165,000/yr. NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location Responsibilities Manage municipal water and wastewater projects including water source, distribution, and storage projects, as well as wastewater collection, pumping and treatment Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex project challenges Oversee project budget, schedule, production and quality control across all phases Maintain effective communication with clients and internal teams to ensure project success Lead technical execution for large or complex multi-disciplinary projects Supervise the preparation of technical drawings, specifications and bid packages Ensure all project requirements and deliverables are met on time and within budget Identify opportunities to enhance Wright-Pierce’s project standards and execution Mentor and develop staff, fostering their professional growth Lead business development efforts to expand client relationships and market presence Travel to client and project sites as needed Represent Wright-Pierce in relevant industry organizations and events Essential Functions Skills : Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) required. Experience with Bluebeam is preferred. Knowledge : Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and funding processes. Communication : Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members. Team Building: Ability to develop strong relationships with coworkers and build effective teams Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with others to capitalize on Wright-Pierce’s collective capabilities and knowledge Attributes : Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven, with exceptional attention to detail. Business Development: Effective client relationship and exceptional proposal generation skills Professional Growth : A commitment to continual learning and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to take on leadership responsibilities while contributing to meaningful water and wastewater infrastructure projects. If you’re seeking a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for growth and advancement, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

10+ years of experience in drinking water and/or wastewater project engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or similar
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) required.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and funding processes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
Ability to develop strong relationships with coworkers and build effective teams
Ability to collaborate with others to capitalize on Wright-Pierce’s collective capabilities and knowledge
Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven, with exceptional attention to detail.
Effective client relationship and exceptional proposal generation skills
A commitment to continual learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bluebeam is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage municipal water and wastewater projects including water source, distribution, and storage projects, as well as wastewater collection, pumping and treatment
Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex project challenges
Oversee project budget, schedule, production and quality control across all phases
Maintain effective communication with clients and internal teams to ensure project success
Lead technical execution for large or complex multi-disciplinary projects
Supervise the preparation of technical drawings, specifications and bid packages
Ensure all project requirements and deliverables are met on time and within budget
Identify opportunities to enhance Wright-Pierce’s project standards and execution
Mentor and develop staff, fostering their professional growth
Lead business development efforts to expand client relationships and market presence
Travel to client and project sites as needed
Represent Wright-Pierce in relevant industry organizations and events

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
Mental health and well-being benefit
Paid volunteer hours
401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

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