Senior Project Manager - Water Business

Senior Project Manager - Water Infrastructure | Orlando, FL (open to other locations in Florida)Salary: $165k - $210k base (bonus up to $40k annually)Step into a visible leadership role delivering some of the most complex water projects in the region.

We are an employee-owned, global consulting and engineering firm known for delivering large-scale infrastructure programs that directly impact communities. With a long-standing reputation in water, wastewater, and broader infrastructure markets, we partner with municipalities, utilities, and government agencies to tackle critical challenges around resilience, asset performance, and sustainability.

What makes us different is ownership, not just of projects, but of careers. Our people are empowered to lead, shape strategy, and influence outcomes, all within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine project delivery, client leadership, and market impact, this is a rare opportunity to do all three.

The opportunity

As a senior leader within our Orlando team, you will take ownership of major water and wastewater programs - typically large, multi-million-dollar capital projects, while playing a key role in expanding our footprint across the Florida market.

This is a high-impact, externally facing position where you will influence client relationships, project outcomes, and long-term growth strategy.

What you'll be doing

• Project & Client Leadership
• Lead the successful delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects from inception through completion
• Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, building long-term, trusted relationships
• Oversee budgets, schedules, commercial performance, and contract execution
• Drive collaboration between technical teams, client stakeholders, and delivery partners
• Business Development & Market Growth
• Play a central role in identifying and winning new work within the Florida market
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy, proposal development, and client presentations
• Support account planning and long-term client engagement strategies
• Strengthen our presence through industry involvement and networking
• Team & Operational Leadership
• Provide oversight and direction to engineering and project delivery teams
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting career progression
• Monitor project performance and implement improvements where needed
• Lead internal reviews and ensure delivery excellence across projects

What we're looking for

• 15+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering and project delivery
• Demonstrated success managing large infrastructure projects and client relationships
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, contracts, and financial performance
• Proven experience contributing to business development and winning work
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence both internally and externally
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of contract structures, risk management, and project financials
• Why this role stands out
• True leadership position with visibility across both delivery and growth strategy
• Employee-owned structure, you benefit directly from the company's success from DAY 1Flexible/hybrid working environment after onboarding
• Opportunity to shape major infrastructure programs that have a direct community impact
• Clear pathway to further leadership within a globally recognized platform📩 Interested in exploring?
• Happy to share more context around the team, projects, and long-term growth plans, all conversations handled confidentially.