Group Manager, Water Resources Engineering

Cp Engineers

Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work arrangements

20 days paid time off

401(k) with 4% company match

Tuition reimbursement

License and association fee coverage

Job summary

CP Engineers seeks a Group Manager for the Water Resources Engineering Group with 15+ years of experience to lead the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This role blends technical leadership with business acumen, overseeing strategy, financial performance, staffing, and client relationships to drive growth and deliver high-quality outcomes for municipal and county authorities.

Qualifications

15+ years of water resources engineering experience.
Proven leadership experience in managing teams.
Strong ability to interface with clients and stakeholders.
Experience in project management and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

Define and execute annual and long-term business plans for the Water Resources Engineering Group.
Manage KPIs: revenue growth, utilization, and client retention.
Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and growth opportunities for the group.
Hire, onboard, and develop engineers and managers within the group.
Ensure high client satisfaction and successful project delivery.
Lead organizational change and adoption of best practices.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Leadership

Client relations

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Tools

Ajera

CRM

Job description

About CP Engineers

With over 40 years of industry leadership, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and environmental engineering. Our diverse portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients - many of whom have partnered with us for decades. Join a fast-growing team dedicated to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and professional growth.

Remote work flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive culture have helped CP earn back-to-back Best Places to Work in NJ awards and driven strong employee retention.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Group Manager for our Water and Wastewater team with 15+ years of experience to lead the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a high-impact role for a technical expert and proven leader who thrives on interfacing directly with clients to ensure successful project outcomes, managing complex projects and mentoring teams. Deep experience with water and wastewater system engineering is a necessity.

The Group Manager – Water Resources Engineering is the entrepreneurial and strategic leader responsible for driving growth, operational excellence, and financial success for the Water Resources Engineering Group at CP Engineers. This leadership role goes well beyond project management: you will shape team culture, own KPIs, make key hiring decisions, and lead the group as a full‑fledged business unit within the organization.

You are the primary architect for group success - ensuring high client satisfaction, organizational adaptability, and continuous improvement by combining technical knowledge with strong business and people leadership.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Leadership

Define and execute annual and long‑term business plans for the Water Resources Engineering Group, fully aligned with CP Engineers’ companywide vision.
Establish, monitor, and exceed group‑level KPIs covering revenue growth, financial utilization, labor multiplier, and client retention.
Run the group as a business, including forecasting, resource planning, and identifying new opportunities for growth.
Lead efforts to hire, onboard, and develop high‑performers (including Project Managers, Market Managers, and key engineers).

Financial & Operational Performance

Own the group’s financial health: oversee revenue, profitability, budget stewardship, and capital planning.
Optimize use of project management and financial tools (e.g., Ajera) to actively monitor and improve key metrics.
Ensure streamlined billing cycles, efficient management of work‑in‑progress (WIP), and strong receivables performance.
Help set and guide pricing, proposal, and contract strategies.

Organizational Change & Team Culture

Promote and lead major organizational changes that strengthen how the Water Resources Engineering Group functions.
Champion continuous improvement, adoption of new technologies, and consistent implementation of best practices.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performance environment—ensuring team engagement and alignment with organizational goals.

Client Development & Brand Stewardship

Build durable client relationships focused on satisfaction, sustainability, and repeat engagements.
Represent CP Engineers at high‑level meetings, public forums, and industry events, further strengthening the firm’s market position.
Oversee client transitions, relationship continuity, and quality project delivery.
Direct and refine group marketing and pursuit efforts, making full use of CRM and analytics for smarter business development.

Talent Management & Staff Development

Recruit, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to assure both professional growth and delivery excellence.
Conduct regular staff reviews and collaborate on individualized development plans that support company objectives.
Drive accountability for individual and group KPIs and ensure compliance with all personnel policies and procedures.

Project Oversight & Quality Control

Project Leadership: Oversee all phases of wastewater infrastructure projects, including collection, conveyance, and treatment systems for municipal and county utility authorities.
Technical Excellence: Apply advanced knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological water and wastewater processes, hydraulics, and treatment plant design.
Project Leadership: Oversee all phases of wastewater infrastructure projects, including collection, conveyance, and treatment systems for municipal and county utility authorities.
Technical Excellence: Apply advanced knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological wastewater processes, hydraulics, and treatment plant design.
Provide senior oversight across all group projects, ensuring delivery meets standards for quality, budget, and timeliness.
Standardize project management practices in alignment with established company controls and policies.
Implement robust QA/QC procedures and actively support risk management and continuous learning within the team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

(Examples based on 2025 business objectives)