Wastewater Engineering Department Manager

GAMARC Consulting; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMARC Consulting is seeking a Wastewater Engineering Department Manager in Town of Lancaster, NY. Lead a dynamic team of water/wastewater professionals, shape project outcomes and drive growth while managing client relationships.

The role requires a PE license, a civil/chemical/environmental engineering degree, and 10+ years of relevant experience. Travel to project sites and meetings is expected, with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil, chemical, environmental engineering or related field.
• PE license required to practice as a professional engineer.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage project schedules, team commitments, utilization and deliverables.
• Mentor, coach and develop technical staff to foster design excellence.
• Act as trusted advisor to water and wastewater clients and help win new projects.
• Serve as technical lead and PM on medium to large water/wastewater projects.
• Lead diagnostic evaluations, treatment improvements and system optimization.
• Support asset evaluations and long-term capital planning.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the job Wastewater Engineering Department Manager

Duration: Full-time

Description:

As the Department Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of water/wastewater engineering professionals. Your leadership will shape project outcomes, strengthen client relationships, and guide the growth and development of the team. This position is perfect for someone eager to step into a leadership role and influence both technical execution and team performance.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Engineer (PE) License.

10+ years of relevant experience in water/wastewater engineering.

Strong background in design (construction experience is a plus).

Proficiency in MS Office.

Valid drivers license and willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings (including occasional overnight travel).

Proven leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.

Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the Water/Wastewater Engineering Resource Groups project schedules, team commitments, utilization, and deliverables.

Mentor, coach, and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence in design.

Act as the trusted advisor to our water and wastewater clients, contributing to business development and securing new project work.

Serve as a technical lead and project manager on medium to large-scale projects involving water and wastewater treatment, storage, pumping, and distribution/collection systems.

Lead diagnostic evaluations, treatment process improvements, and system optimization efforts.

Support asset evaluations and long-term capital planning.

Represent the Water/Wastewater Group in corporate management discussions.