Sr. Water Resources Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Sr. Water Resources Project Manager in our South Florida offices. This role involves leading a team on municipal water and wastewater projects, including business development for new and existing clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in water resources engineering and strong connections with local agencies in Florida. A commitment to safety and ethical decision-making is essential. Join us in delivering high-quality, sustainable projects!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional License required.
• Strong connections to local agencies and municipalities in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Support business development activities to nurture existing clients.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Business development

Project management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search in our South Florida offices for a Sr. Water Resources Project Manager with extensive experience in the Water Industry. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team supporting municipal water and wastewater projects including pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, collection and conveyance systems, rehabilitation, stormwater, and water resources initiatives. The role also supports transportation projects and includes business development activities to nurture existing clients and develop new clients and sub‑consultants. The position provides overall leadership to the South Florida Water business line in collaboration with local business line leaders.

Envision, Inspire, Transform.

Expertise

• Leverages our broad technical experience to enhance current and new service offerings.
• Fosters the development of new and emerging innovations to remain trusted thought leaders.
• Advances strategic direction of the area to position the team for sustained growth within the context of the strategic plan.
• Encourages, supports, and promotes the technical and professional development of all staff.
• Manages advanced projects to support key clients and enhance local positioning.

Clients

• Sets clients at the center for all we do, helping them be Future Ready through sustainable planning and design.
• Works with Florida Water District Leader to utilize our extended reach across regions to foster new and innovative client delivery.
• Deploys unique expertise and perspective to create new value for clients and provides civic and industry leadership in South Florida.
• Manages client coordination and cross-selling efforts across all business lines locally.

People & Culture

• Attracts the best industry talent by fostering a collaborative work environment that values inclusion and diversity.
• Emphasizes employee training and development to create a unique work experience.
• Strategic recruitment, promotion, and performance management focused on employee experience, wellness, and safety.
• Inspires, motivates, and promotes the best of WSP to our clients and communities to ensure strong employee engagement and morale.
• Supports programs such as Safety, Sustainability and Ethics & Compliance.

Your Impact

• Prioritizes investments to enhance WSP’s ability to deliver high quality, sustainable projects for clients.
• Optimizes client and employee experience through regular review and implements process improvements and automation.
• Focuses on innovation and enhancing health & safety, quality and sustainable standards.
• Pulls together the best teams to maximize productivity, including bringing in technical expertise to solve client challenges.
• Key performance indicators include staff growth, EBITDA, DSO, utilization, backlog, inclusion & diversity, and guiding principles.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional License.
• Strong business development skills with connections to local agencies and municipalities in Florida.
• Experience with change management.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.