Project Team Leader

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Team Leader in Orlando, FL to guide water/wastewater and related infrastructure projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive successful delivery, and maintain client relationships while ensuring safety, quality, and on‑time execution.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of engineering leadership, and a strong track record in budgeting and complex project management. Join a team that prioritizes resilience, innovation, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client‑facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of water/wastewater professionals, maintaining morale and collaboration.
• Oversee staffing levels, resource allocation, and project delivery to ensure success.
• Mentor and develop technical staff and managers to meet safety, schedule, and budget goals.
• Directly manage water/wastewater projects from planning through closeout.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate clearly with leadership and teams, sharing performance updates and milestones.
• Champion QA/QC, risk management, and audits for reliable solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Water/wastewater

Engineering management

Client relations

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Project Team Leader

Location: Orlando, FL

Overview

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 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 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/

Salary Range

$180,000 - $210,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways—always searching, never settling—to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.