Department Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineer

T&M Associates; New Jersey; On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

T&M Associates in New Jersey seeks an accomplished Water/Wastewater Engineer to join as Department Manager within the Water Market, overseeing multiple teams across the region.

The role focuses on leading design, planning, and implementation of water/wastewater infrastructure projects, developing business strategies, and managing project delivery, budgets, and client relations.

Ideal candidates bring PE license, Civil Engineering degree, and 15–20 years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with New Jersey licensure preferred.
• 15-20 years of experience in water, wastewater, and sewer engineering, with a strong background in project management, client relations, and staff development.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale water/wastewater projects, including budgeting, design, and client engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise in business management, including workload forecasting, business planning, KPI attainment, invoicing/collections, recruitment, and staff development.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in team-building, collaboration, and strategic planning.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technical teams to ensure successful project completion and business outcomes across the region.
• Provide strategic leadership on water/wastewater engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
• Guide design, planning, and optimization of infrastructure for water systems (treatment plants, watermain replacement, sewer systems, booster stations, pumping stations).
• Oversee business development, including proposal preparation, and collaboration with peers to support team goals and company success.
• Coordinate and manage project delivery to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and collections.
• Mentor and develop staff through recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to align projects with company growth strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Staff development

Client relations

Budgeting

KPI attainment

Invoicing/collections

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking an accomplished Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team as a Department Manager within our Water Market. This is a critical leadership position, where you will manage multiple teams, including Group Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers, ensuring the successful execution of projects and achievement of business goals across the region

This position can be based in any of T&M’s New Jersey offices, including Middletown, Toms River, Mount Laurel, or Bloomfield. The Department Manager will lead water teams across North, Central, and South Jersey and work closely with market leaders to develop business strategies that align with overall company goals. This role also offers the opportunity to collaborate with the Regional Market Leader in the Northeast to plan and drive growth initiatives in the Water sector

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technical teams, including Group Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers, to ensure successful project completion and business outcomes across the region
• Provide strategic leadership and direction on water/wastewater engineering projects, ensuring compliance with all technical and regulatory standards
• Guide the team in the design, planning, and optimization of infrastructure for water systems such as treatment plants, watermain replacement, sewer systems, booster stations, and wastewater pumping stations
• Oversee business development efforts, including proposal preparation, and collaborate with peers across the organization to support team goals and company success
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of projects, ensuring they meet established deadlines, budgets, and quality standards
• Monitor and manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and collections
• Mentor and develop staff through effective recruitment, training, and performance management practices
• Collaborate with regional leadership to ensure alignment of projects and goals with the company’s overall strategy for growth and success

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with New Jersey licensure preferred
• 15-20 years of experience in water, wastewater, and sewer engineering, with a strong background in project management, client relations, and staff development
• Proven experience in managing large-scale water/wastewater projects, including budgeting, design, and client engagement
• Demonstrated expertise in business management, including workload forecasting, business planning, KPI attainment, invoicing/collections, recruitment, and staff development
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in team-building, collaboration, and strategic planning
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and work independently or as part of a team

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $160,000 - $195,000.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities — all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here .

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