Senior Project Manager, Civil & Water Infrastructure

Mott MacDonald; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

medical

dental and vision insurance

short-term/long-term disability

paid holidays

PTO

parental leave

company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Group in New Orleans seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager – Civil/Water to lead complex infrastructure projects from planning through construction. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budget and schedule, and serve as the client liaison for municipal and regulatory stakeholders.

The role emphasizes water and environmental systems, with responsibilities across planning, design, and construction support in the Greater New Orleans area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 15 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Louisiana preferred or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure, public works, and environmental systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for civil, water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure projects.
• Lead project planning, scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Oversee technical deliverables related to environmental and general civil engineering projects; water and wastewater systems; drainage and flood resilience.
• Manage and mentor project teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to support permitting and compliance.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and business development efforts.
• Apply regional knowledge of Louisiana and Gulf Coast infrastructure challenges.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Water/wastewater

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald Group in New Orleans seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager – Civil/Water to lead complex infrastructure projects from planning through construction. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budget and schedule, and serve as the client liaison for municipal and regulatory stakeholders.

The role emphasizes water and environmental systems, with responsibilities across planning, design, and construction support in the Greater New Orleans area.