Civil Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

HR Green; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager in the Water and Wastewater Practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead diverse municipal engineering projects, from planning to construction. You'll manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects meet time, scope, and budget requirements while building strong client relationships. With over 110 years of excellence, the firm is recognized for its innovative solutions and commitment to improving communities. If you're passionate about making a difference in water and wastewater infrastructure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years in water/wastewater engineering with project management experience.
• Licensed PE in Illinois or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage client relationships in water/wastewater projects.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and contracts for engineering projects.

Skills

Project Management

Water Treatment Engineering

Wastewater Treatment Engineering

Client Relationship Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a legacy spanning over 110 years, HR Green is a trusted leader in civil and environmental engineering, consistently delivering innovative infrastructure solutions for our colleagues, clients, and communities. Every day, we help solve complex challenges—especially in water and wastewater infrastructure—in ways that inspire our teams and exceed client expectations. As a top provider of water and wastewater engineering services, we are proud to be ranked No. 168 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list for 2025. Our continued recognition as a Best Place to Work highlights our commitment to creating a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace.

Summary

We are seeking a motivated, self-starting Project Manager to join our Water and Wastewater Practice in Melbourne, FL. This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to a wide range of municipal water and wastewater engineering projects, spanning from conceptual planning and permitting to final design, bidding, and construction.

Our water engineering services include:

• Raw water supply systems, including surface water intakes and well development
• Water treatment plant design and upgrades
• Water storage tanks and reservoirs
• Pump stations and distribution systems

Our wastewater engineering expertise includes:

• Wastewater treatment plant planning and design
• Sanitary sewer system evaluations and rehabilitation
• Lift station and pump station design
• Process piping and mechanical system layouts

The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships, and play a key role in growing our regional presence in the water/wastewater utility sector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and contracts for water/wastewater projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Assign, manage, and coordinate team schedules and tasks, including subconsultants.
• Lead project kickoff and progress meetings.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews per HR Green protocols to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise construction administration and field personnel.
• Ensure timely client invoicing and payment follow-up.

Technical Delivery

• Apply engineering expertise to independently complete technical tasks related to water treatment, wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems, and pump station design.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on key project deliverables.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding technical matters and design recommendations.

Business Development

• Support business development efforts by identifying new water/wastewater project opportunities.
• Participate in proposals, cost estimates, and interviews for municipal clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with water and wastewater utility clients.
• Cross-sell other HR Green services and actively participate in industry organizations (e.g., WEF, AWWA, APWA).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, including project and team management.
• Proven ability to manage water and wastewater design and construction projects.
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record of building and expanding municipal relationships.
• Proficiency in water/wastewater planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/benefits/

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.