Senior Program Manager - Water & Wastewater (Remote/Hybrid)

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager to guide planning and delivery of large water and wastewater projects across the Midwest. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage governance, risk, and stakeholder relationships, and drive program outcomes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end program delivery, continuous improvement, and flexibility to travel. A minimum of 10 years in project or program management is expected, with a background in water/wastewater preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in project management or program management.
• Experience delivering moderately to highly complex projects.
• Preferred experience with Water and Wastewater programs and various delivery methods (PDB, CMAR, DBB).

Responsibilities

• Lead assignments and activities on complex projects and programs.
• Leverage program management lifecycle phases: planning, initiation, delivery, closeout.
• Manage program governance, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Ensure planning, resources, timelines, and deliverables meet quality and outcomes.
• Support performance and benefits realization, monitoring progress and adapting as needed.
• Apply sales techniques for successful negotiation and transaction.
• Mentor less experienced team members as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Performance monitoring

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business management or related field

Program management certification or eligibility within 12 months

Tools

PM methods & processes

Job description

Brown and Caldwell, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager to guide planning and delivery of large water and wastewater projects across the Midwest. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage governance, risk, and stakeholder relationships, and drive program outcomes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end program delivery, continuous improvement, and flexibility to travel. A minimum of 10 years in project or program management is expected, with a background in water/wastewater preferred.