Practice Lead – Water/Wastewater

talisman; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding employee-owned consulting firm seeks a Project Manager with extensive water/wastewater experience to lead its practice. This position offers leadership opportunities within a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and flexibility. If you have a passion for mentoring and developing teams, and possess a PE License with relevant experience, this could be your next career step.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of water/wastewater consulting experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing projects.
• Strong skills in client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution and team growth in wastewater practices.
• Engage in business development activities to drive growth.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Team Mentoring

Education

PE License

Job description

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Connecting PE Engineers to Impactful Roles in Water & Land Development

Are you a Project Manager with 10+ years of water/wastewater experience, ready to take the next step and lead a growing wastewater practice? Join a rapidly expanding, employee-owned consulting firm that has spent the last decade diversifying its wastewater expertise while maintaining strong relationships with municipalities in every major metro along the East Coast.

Why This Opportunity?

• Step Into Leadership: We’re seeking a Project Manager who is ready to take charge and lead a wastewater practice, overseeing project execution, business development, and team growth.
• Sustained Growth & Diversification: Over the past 10 years, the firm has successfully expanded into wastewater treatment, pipelines, pump stations, and advanced water solutions.
• Employee-Owned Culture: A mid-sized, employee-owned firm with a strong team of PE-certified professionals with 10-20+ years of experience.
• Strong Local & National Presence: While operating nationwide, the firm has built and maintained deep-rooted partnerships with local municipalities to deliver impactful projects.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: Remote work options available for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For:

• PE License required
• 10+ years of water/wastewater consulting experience
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, ready to step into a Practice Lead role
• Strong ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive business growth
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering teams
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Base salary in the $200,000- 250,000 range depending on experience

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a growing wastewater practice, apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Engineering, and Design

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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