Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA.

You will lead planning, design, and execution of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, partnering with municipal and private-sector clients. The ideal candidate will have 13+ years in the field, with 10+ years in project management, a PE license, and experience across treatment, distribution, and collection systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 13 years of industry experience, including 10 years in project management.
• PE license required; Virginia licensure preferred or reciprocity.
• Experience leading municipal water/wastewater projects from planning through construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project management for complex water/wastewater projects.
• Serve as primary point of contact for municipal clients and build long-term relationships.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating engineers, designers, and subconsultants.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project performance to ensure delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Budget management

Mentoring teams

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

Job description

Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Location: US-VA-Blacksburg | US-VA-Richmond

Job ID: 7757 | # Positions: 1 | Category: Water/Wastewater

Join Us:

Shape the Future of Water Resources as Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager - Lead Complex Projects, Foster Growth, and Deliver Sustainable Solutions

Are you passionate about leading complex water and wastewater projects that make a lasting impact on the communities they serve? Do you excel at building strong client partnerships, driving project success, and mentoring teams through every stage of delivery?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA. In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee the planning, design, and execution of impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted partner to municipal and private‑sector clients. The individual in this role will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support strategic growth initiatives, and help deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that strengthen essential infrastructure and improve quality of life for the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing municipal water and wastewater projects and will have the technical expertise and leadership skills to successfully deliver projects involving water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection systems, pumping systems, and related municipal infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead full lifecycle project management for complex water/wastewater projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for municipal clients, developing and maintaining strong, long‑term client relationships
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate engineers, designers, technical specialists, subconsultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive successful project delivery by managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, fee development, work plans, and overall project performance
• Provide senior‑level technical guidance and oversight throughout project planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction while ensuring quality and compliance with applicable standards and requirements
• Lead client meetings, project presentations, progress meetings, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory agency interactions
• Mentor and support Project Managers and technical staff, helping guide team development, strengthen delivery capabilities, and elevate overall performance
• Contribute to business development efforts, supporting market growth strategies and expanding client relationships within target sectors

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or a related discipline required
• Minimum of 13 years of industry experience required, including 10 years of project management experience
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects, budgets, and client relationships
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: water and wastewater treatment, collection and distribution systems, pump stations, water and sewer pipelines, or municipal infrastructure planning and design
• Deep understanding of water/wastewater engineering practices and regulations, with proven ability to lead technical delivery and manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Virginia licensure preferred or the ability to obtain Virginia licensure through reciprocity
• Experience interpreting and managing client contract requirements and coordinating subcontractors
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence teams and clients
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
• Ability to travel as needed required

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Take ownership of complex, high‑visibility initiatives while partnering directly with valued clients and stakeholders
• Work alongside talented engineers, planners, and project managers who are passionate about solving today's toughest water challenges
• Help shape the future of CHA's Water Team through leadership, collaboration, and business growth

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Explore how our team is delivering innovative water/wastewater solutions that protect vital resources and strengthen communities by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/

Salary Range:

$150,000 - $185,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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