Project Manager - water/wastewater/stormwater - Northeast US

Brown and Caldwell; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Remote; USD 97,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join its New England team. This full-time role involves project delivery for drinking water and wastewater services, requiring strong project management skills and experience in water-related projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4-8 years of project management experience. Competitive salary range is between $97,000 and $158,000, depending on location and experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience in water-related projects for municipal clients.
• Ability to travel regionally throughout New England (~25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and set clear objectives.
• Define scopes of work and maintain schedules.
• Build and manage effective client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client service

Engineering design

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Brown and Caldwell is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join our New England Municipal Services team. This full-time role contributes to project delivery and client service teams in planning, evaluation, design, permitting and providing construction support for Drinking Water, Wastewater and/or Water Resources projects. The position targets Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineers with a PE license to partner with Northeast Area leaders and provide project oversight and engineering mentorship related to water and wastewater, stormwater conveyance, or related work.

Location: Candidates must live in New England but may work remotely. Travel is approximately 25% of the time to client sites within the New England region.

Responsibilities

• Project team leadership: set direction, establish clear objectives, decision processes, schedules and budgets; communicate effectively for standups, technical decisions and client interactions; support team motivation and resolve conflicts; establish trust; create a safe environment for ideas; embrace diversity; develop team members.
• Execution of project delivery requirements: define scopes of work with clear assumptions; develop and maintain schedules; assist with budgets and cost control; implement quality management plans; manage change and risks; monitor project performance against scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Delivery of project and business performance metrics: support attainment of goals, monitor profitability via earned value, and assist with invoicing and revenue forecasting.
• Client service and engagement: build effective client relationships, collaborate with client service managers and project teams, monitor client satisfaction and critical success factors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, related Engineering or Science field.
• Experience with planning, evaluating, designing, permitting or providing construction support for water-related projects (e.g., advanced water/wastewater treatment, biosolids, pumping stations, pipelines, integrated water resources) for municipal clients.
• 4–8 years of Project Management experience with competency in developing and monitoring simple project schedules and budgets.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Proficient in standard computer programs (MS Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and in schedule development using MS Project or similar tools.
• Ability to travel regionally throughout New England (~25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• MS and/or MBA degree in Civil, Environmental, related Engineering or Science field.
• PE or equivalent licensing or ability to obtain within 6 months; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience.

Salary and Location

The anticipated starting pay range is based on location and experience. Location options include:

• Location A: $97,000 – 132,000
• Location B: $106,000 – 145,000
• Location C: $116,000 – 158,000

Details on applicable location can be discussed with a Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation

We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, performance and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with employer match, bonus eligibility, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. We are committed to client service, collaboration and innovation, and provide opportunities for professional growth.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity

Brown and Caldwell is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all backgrounds. We comply with applicable employment laws and nondiscrimination in all programs and activities.

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