Regional Water & Wastewater Manager

Metric Geo; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Metric Geo in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager to lead and grow its Water/Wastewater practice across the North Gulf Region. This leadership role drives business growth, oversees offices, mentors staff, and delivers critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

You will develop client relationships, manage budgets, schedule, and quality, and guide regional engineers with strategic vision.

Qualifications

• PE license in FL or eligible via reciprocity.
• 15–20+ years of experience managing water and wastewater projects.
• Experience leading consulting engineering teams and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Water/Wastewater practice in the Gulf region.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to expand project work.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering staff across offices.
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Drive business development and marketing to strengthen market presence.
• Oversee resource utilization and implement quality control.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership to regional engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Regional Engineering Manager – Water/Wastewater

Multiple Locations | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

A well-established, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager to lead and expand its Water/Wastewater practice in the North Gulf Region of Florida, in locations such as Pensacola, Tallahassee, etc. This is a leadership role where you will drive business growth, manage high-performing teams, and strengthen client relationships while delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Base Pay Range

$160,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

The Opportunity

• Lead and grow the Water/Wastewater practice in the Gulf region, overseeing municipal and private sector projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to expand project work and secure new business opportunities.
• Support and manage offices in those locations, including recruiting, retaining, and mentoring engineering staff.
• Oversee profitable operations, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Drive business development and marketing efforts to strengthen market presence in water supply, treatment, storage, distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources and implement quality control systems across project teams.
• Serve as a technical and strategic leader, providing guidance and mentorship to regional engineers and production staff.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in FL or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 15–20+ years of experience managing water and wastewater projects, client relationships, and business operations.
• Proven success in business development, staff leadership, and market growth within the consulting engineering sector.
• Deep understanding of municipal water, wastewater, and water resources infrastructure.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Why You’ll Thrive Here

• Employee Ownership: Participate in ESOP and share in the firm’s success.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, paid leave, health coverage, and more. Up to $185k base with additional benefits on top.
• Career Growth: Mentorship, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Impactful Work: Lead projects that directly enhance communities’ water and wastewater systems.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values problem-solving, recognition, and personal growth.

Lead a region. Grow a team. Deliver vital infrastructure solutions.