Senior Water Wastewater Project Manager Engineer

Luxus; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCM is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Wastewater to lead planning, design, and execution of municipal wastewater systems across Central Florida. This role offers hybrid office and field work, directing multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction, startup, and closeout.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in water/wastewater engineering with PM leadership, strong Florida regulatory knowledge, and experience guiding utilities and jurisdictions through permitting and design processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Active Florida PE license or reciprocity within six months.
• 10+ years in water and wastewater engineering; 5+ years in PM/leadership.
• Understanding of FDEP regulations and regional permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex municipal wastewater projects from planning to closeout.
• Coordinate internal teams of engineers, designers, and subconsultants to deliver designs on time and budget.
• Serve as primary client contact, conduct workshops and progress presentations.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory standards and quality control.

Skills

PE licensure Florida

Civil/Environmental Eng

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge FDEP

MS Project/Primavera P6

Client/stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Hydraulic modeling

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Wastewater Infrastructure

Company Name: DCCM

Location:Tampa or Lakeland, FL

Project Focus: Municipal Wastewater Treatment, Collection, Conveyance & Reclaimed Water Infrastructure

Work Setting: Hybrid / Office & Field

Salary: $135,000 - $175,000 Base Salary ($155,000 - $210,000+ Total Target Compensation including performance incentives)

Position Overview

Are you a senior wastewater engineer ready to step into a definitive leadership role and shape the water infrastructure of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country? We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager - Wastewater to lead the planning, design, and execution of complex municipal wastewater systems throughout Central Florida. In this position, you will serve as a high-impact technical authority, client strategist, and team leader, taking total ownership of projects from initial concept through permitting, final construction, startup, and closeout.

Joining our team means taking a central seat in a dynamic, growth-oriented engineering organization dedicated to building resilient public infrastructure. You will manage multidisciplinary project teams, act as a trusted partner to local utilities, and actively expand our regional water and wastewater footprint. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Florida Professional Engineer who wants to blend technical expertise with executive project ownership, strategic client development, and long-term career advancement.

Core Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Project Leadership: Direct complex wastewater infrastructure projects—including treatment facilities, pump stations, collection/conveyance networks, force mains, and reuse systems from early planning and permitting through construction support, startup, and closeout.

• Multidisciplinary Team Integration: Lead, mentor, and coordinate internal teams of engineers, designers, and subconsultants to produce rigorous design plans, technical reports, specifications, and construction deliverables on schedule and within budget.

• Client Stewardship & Advisory: Serve as the primary point of contact and technical consultant for municipal, public, and utility clients, leading workshops, public-engagement activities, and key progress presentations to build long-term client trust.

• Regulatory Oversight: Navigate complex regulatory environments, ensuring all project designs fully comply with FDEP, Florida Water Management District, and local utility standards.

• Technical Quality Control: Provide senior-level technical review for calculations, design reports, process selections, cost estimates, and contract documents to ensure practical, sustainable engineering solutions.

• Financial & Contractual Governance: Manage project scopes, labor forecasts, work plans, earned value, invoicing, and contract negotiations; proactively identify and mitigate technical, scheduling, and financial risks.

• Strategic Business Development: Identify emerging municipal market opportunities in Central Florida, lead high-impact proposal pursuits, participate in shortlist interviews, and grow client accounts.

• Practice Mentorship: Inspire and guide developing engineers and junior project leaders, promoting technical excellence and professional growth within the division.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida (or ability to obtain Florida PE reciprocity within six months).

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive water and wastewater engineering experience, with at least 5 years in project management or project leadership roles.

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated background leading wastewater treatment plants, collection/conveyance pipelines, force mains, lift stations, or reclaimed water projects.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working command of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and regional water management district permitting protocols.

• Software & Tools: Proficiency with standard engineering analysis software, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools, and project management applications (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Client Network: Established relationships with municipal utility leaders and public agencies across Central Florida and Polk County.

• Delivery Methods: Hands-on experience with alternative project delivery methods (Design-Build, CMAR) and complex construction-phase administration.

• Facility Scale: Proven background in treatment plant expansion, rehabilitation, or advanced process improvement.

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or BCEE (Board Certified Environmental Engineer) certifications.

About DCCM

DCCM is a premier provider of design, consulting, and project management services for infrastructure and development projects across the nation. Combining local expertise with extensive national resources, our team is committed to solving complex engineering challenges and improving local communities. In Central Florida, our water and wastewater team delivers critical infrastructure solutions that support regional growth, environmental sustainability, and public health.

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of DCCM.

Keywords: Senior Project Manager, Wastewater Engineer, Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Florida PE, Professional Engineer, WWTP, Water Reclamation Facility, Collection Systems, Force Main, Lift Station, Reclaimed Water, FDEP, Municipal Infrastructure, Capital Improvement Program, Client Management, Business Development, Lakeland Engineering Jobs, Central Florida AEC Jobs.

Compensation:
$155,000-$210,000 per year