Project Team Lead - Water/Wastewater

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Team Leader to join our Water Team in Orlando, FL. You will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, guiding them from planning to closeout.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license, 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, and a proven track record in leadership, client relations, and technical excellence. This role offers an influential position in shaping resilient infrastructure within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE license is required.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including technical leadership and project management.
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong leadership, strategic and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of water/wastewater professionals to maintain morale, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Oversee staffing levels, resource allocation, and project execution for water/wastewater initiatives.
• Mentor staff and managers to deliver high-quality work within safety, schedule, and budget targets.
• Direct water/wastewater projects from planning through closeout with varying sizes and complexities.
• Monitor financial performance and pursue opportunities to improve project value and align with business goals.
• Communicate progress, milestones, and results clearly to leadership and project teams.
• Champion QA/QC, risk management, and audits for reliable, compliant solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Staffing & budgeting

Client focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Champion Resilient Water Solutions as a Project Team Leader - Lead Complex Projects from Vision to Reality

Are you ready to take the lead on complex water and wastewater projects that directly protect public health and strengthen the communities around you? Do you thrive in a role where your leadership shapes project outcomes, empowers teams, and delivers solutions that ensure safe, reliable water for generations to come?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Team Leader to join our Water Team in Orlando, FL, supporting municipal and utility clients across the region. In this role, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, guide the successful delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives, and help drive innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve system resilience, enhance environmental stewardship, and make a lasting impact where it matters most.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and inspire a team of water/wastewater professionals, keeping a pulse on team morale and engagement and fostering engagement, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Oversee staffing levels, resource allocation, and operational activities to support the successful delivery of water/wastewater projects
• Mentor and develop technical staff and managers, promoting high-quality work that meets safety, schedule, and budget expectations
• Directly manage water/wastewater projects of varying size and complexity-from planning and proposals through execution and closeout
• Monitor project financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support business practice goals
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with leadership and project teams, sharing performance updates, milestones, and successes
• Champion quality control, risk management, and project audits to ensure reliable, compliant, and resilient water/wastewater solutions

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required; including technical leadership and project management experience
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
• Proven success as a leader - strategic, technically astute, and client-focused
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
• Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Strong background in business development and client relationships
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across the company
• Strong experience with project budgeting and financial oversight

Why You'll Love it Here:

• Take the lead on meaningful water and wastewater projects that protect public health, preserve natural resources, and strengthen community resilience
• Collaborate with a passionate team of water professionals who value innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous technical growth
• Thrive in a flexible, supportive work environment while contributing to high-visibility infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Explore how our team is delivering innovative water/wastewater solutions that protect vital resources and strengthen communities by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/