Job Posting Title Senior Water & Wastewater Project Manager

Oregonite; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Development

Work-Life Alignment

Wellness

Life – 401(k) with company match

Job summary

Consor, based in Tennessee, seeks a Senior Project Manager in Water/Wastewater to lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects while growing client relationships.

You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, manage scopes and budgets, and contribute to business development, SOQs, proposals, and client engagements. This role offers a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and a blend of on-site and hybrid work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant water/wastewater engineering experience.
• PE license in Tennessee or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• BS in Engineering.
• Experience managing municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Planning and design experience with water/wastewater projects.
• Project management experience including scopes of work, invoicing, and client communications.
• Proven ability to develop and work with clients to win and deliver municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with municipal utility clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities within Tennessee water and wastewater market.
• Serve as a seller-doer, combining technical leadership with business development and client engagement.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of Consor staff and subconsultants.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients throughout planning, design, and construction.
• Lead or support SOQs, proposals, presentations, and interview teams.
• Develop technical memoranda, engineering reports, planning studies, and design documents.
• Collaborate with regional leadership on account management and growth strategies.
• Represent Consor at conferences, client meetings, and community events.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a client-service culture.

Skills

Water/Wastewater engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring junior staff

Education

BS in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater, you will serve as both a technical leader and a client relationship manager, responsible for growing and delivering municipal water and wastewater projects throughout Tennessee and the surrounding region. This role is ideal for a proven seller-doer who enjoys developing trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities, winning new work, and leading successful project execution.At Consor, we provide opportunities to advance your career with a growing firm that values its employees and provides opportunities for growth and advancement. This opportunity will allow you to apply your technical skills to develop creative solutions and refine your leadership abilities. You will work with talented professionals in an open, flexible, and friendly work environment, where personal and professional growth is supported, and hard work is recognized and rewarded

What You\'ll Do:

As a Senior Project Manager in Water/Wastewater, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader in business development efforts.

We\'ll count on you to:

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with municipal utility clients and key stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and help capture new project opportunities within the Tennessee water and wastewater market.
• Serve as a seller-doer, combining technical leadership with business development and client engagement.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of Consor staff and subconsultants.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and overall client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients throughout planning, design, and construction.
• Lead or support Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), proposals, presentations, and interview teams.
• Develop technical memoranda, engineering reports, planning studies, and design documents.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to execute account management and growth strategies.
• Represent Consor at industry conferences, professional organizations, client meetings, and community events.
• Mentor junior staff while fostering a culture of client service and business growth.

What You\'ll Need:

• Minimum of 8+ years relevant water/wastewater engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee state, or the ability to obtain reciprocity upon employment
• BS in Engineering
• Experience managing municipal water/wastewater projects
• Planning and design experience with water/wastewater projects
• Project management experience, including developing scopes of work, reviewing invoices, and managing client communications
• Proven ability to develop and work with clients to help win and deliver municipal projects

What BenefitsYou\’llEnjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing acomprehensive benefits package!Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, [e-mail].

• Career Growth & Development –Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.

• Work-LifeAlignment–Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.

• Wellness –Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeassistanceprogram, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.

• Life –Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.

• Community –Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employeenetworks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

WhyYou\’llLove Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.Click hereto learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer andmaintainsemployment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants,in accordance withapplicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor alsomaintainsan affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at [phone]. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at [phone].

Notices:The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we\'re committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, [e-mail].

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