Senior Water & Wastewater PM: Lead Municipal Projects

HR Green, Inc.; Panama City (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Green, Inc. seeks a motivated Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our Water and Wastewater Practice in Panama City Beach, Florida. Lead municipal water and wastewater engineering projects from planning to construction, managing client relationships and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes project leadership, technical delivery, and business development within a growing regional practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, including project and team management.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and contracts for water/wastewater projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate subconsultants.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise construction administration and field personnel; manage client invoicing and payments.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Team leadership

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

PE license

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Full Time Professional Panama City Beach, FL

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2591

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing!

Summary

We are seeking a motivated, self-starting Project Manager or Senior Project Managerto join our Water and Wastewater Practice in Panama City Beach, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to a wide range of municipal water and wastewater engineering projects, spanning from conceptual planning and permitting to final design, bidding, and construction. The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships, and play a key role in growing our regional presence in the water/wastewater utility sector.

Our water engineering services include:

• Raw water supply systems, including surface water intakes and well development
• Water treatment plant design and upgrades
• Water storage tanks and reservoirs
• Pump stations and distribution systems

Our wastewater engineering expertise includes:

• Wastewater treatment plant planning and design
• Sanitary sewer system evaluations and rehabilitation
• Lift station and pump station design
• Process piping and mechanical system layouts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and contracts for water/wastewater projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Assign, manage, and coordinate team schedules and tasks, including subconsultants.
• Lead project kickoff and progress meetings.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews per HR Green protocols to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise construction administration and field personnel.
• Ensure timely client invoicing and payment follow-up.

Technical Delivery

• Apply engineering expertise to independently complete technical tasks related to water treatment, wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems, and pump station design.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on key project deliverables.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding technical matters and design recommendations.

Business Development

• Support business development efforts by identifying new water/wastewater project opportunities.
• Participate in proposals, cost estimates, and interviews for municipal clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with water and wastewater utility clients.
• Cross-sell other HR Green services and actively participate in industry organizations (e.g., WEF, AWWA, APWA).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, including project and team management.
• Proven ability to manage water and wastewater design and construction projects.
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record of building and expanding municipal relationships.
• Proficiency in water/wastewater planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.