Senior Project Manager/ Engineer - Water + Environment Market

Gresham Smith

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Support

Professional Organization Engagement

Flexible Schedules

Generous PTO

Job summary

Gresham Smith’s Cincinnati office seeks a Senior Project Manager with an engineering background to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will oversee all phases from pursuit through design to bid‑ready documentation, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining schedule, budget, and quality.

As a licensed PE with 15+ years’ experience, you will mentor staff, cultivate client relationships, and drive technical excellence across master plans, conveyance systems, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Professional Engineering licensure required (PE).
15+ years leading water/wastewater projects; pump stations and conveyance experience.
Proven ability to develop project plans, lead meetings with clients, and deliver technical reports and designs.

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of project delivery from pursuit through design to bid‑ready documents.
Provide clear direction to multidisciplinary teams and ensure schedule, budget, and quality.
Independently lead and review planning and detailed design of water/wastewater systems, pump stations, and storage facilities.
Serve as PM, Engineer‑of‑Record, or Technical Advisor to ensure technical integrity and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Team coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) licensure

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

Power BI

Civil 3D/Revit

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About Us

Why Gresham Smith?

About You

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or other related field.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is required.
15+ years of experience leading projects from a technical perspective (water, wastewater and stormwater conveyance including pump stations; wastewater treatment experience a plus)
Strong technical background and experience in designing water/wastewater utility systems, pipelines, pump stations, storage.
Proven experience in developing project plans, anticipating and addressing project issues, leading meetings with clients, and directing the completion of technical reports and designs.
Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports and technical memoranda; preparation and sealing design plans and specifications; strong attention to detail.
Proficient working experience with MS Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Deltek Vantagepoint, and Power BI software.
Knowledge of hydraulic models, Civil 3D/Revit, and SpecLink.
Existing relationships with MSDGC, GCWW, SD1, DOSD, DOW, or other local municipalities are a plus.

About The Role

Our Cincinnati office is seeking a Senior Project Manager with an engineering background to work on projects related to water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment. Our team of project professionals will provide you with support and flexibility, allowing you to produce high-quality work while maintaining a work-life balance. Our projects are engaging, challenging, and have a significant impact on the communities we serve.

As a Senior Project Manager (Engineer), you will:

Oversee all phases of project delivery, including pursuit strategy, client interviews, proposal support, project scoping, scheduling, team coordination, budget and change management, and quality assurance.
Provide clear direction to multidisciplinary teams, effectively communicate project goals, and promote collaboration to achieve successful outcomes aligned with client and firm objectives.
Independently lead and review planning and detailed design of infrastructure projects, such as water and wastewater conveyance systems, pump stations, and storage facilities, encompassing master plans, concept through final design, and bid‑ready documents.
Execute and review design analyses including basis‑of‑design documentation, asset condition assessments, infrastructure siting, system modeling, and permitting.
Serve in key roles such as Project Manager, Engineer‑of‑Record, Technical Advisor, or Quality Control Reviewer to ensure technical integrity, schedule adherence, and compliance with industry and client standards.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of market drivers and resource management to support operational goals, improve project delivery practices, and contribute to business growth.
Be recognized within the organization and industry as a credible leader with deep technical expertise and proven success delivering complex water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor, understanding client goals, and consistently delivering high‑quality solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
Opportunity to assume a market‑wide role as Ohio Conveyance Technical Practice Lead (TPL), collaborating with other state conveyance leads to promote technical excellence across the market.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people‑first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people‑first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth

In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares

93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits