Wastewater Project Manager

TYLin; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 117,600 - 176,400; Full time

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Project Manager to join our Water Solutions Team. The Project Manager will provide expertise in project delivery and management across multiple water and wastewater projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget results.

You will mentor staff, cultivate client relationships, and lead a team through planning studies, designs, and construction support while aligning with our core values and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Minimum 8+ years in water/wastewater design, planning, construction management and client business development; climate/flood resiliency experience.
• PE license in Virginia/Maryland required; additional PE certification in other northeast states desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery including management of client expectations, technical team and financials.
• Ability to develop and manage client relationships and large projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and technical writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to expand client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and provide career guidance with ongoing feedback.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to understand future needs.
• Manage multiple technical assignments and lead teams to meet client objectives within budget and schedule.
• Provide planning studies, preliminary and final designs, program management, and construction services for water/wastewater systems.
• Lead BD pursuits, prepare proposals and build relationships to grow the team.
• Plan staff workload and mobilize teams to achieve career objectives and project goals.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Budget & schedule

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE license (VA/MD)

Master’s degree (desirable)

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full‑service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost‑effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm supports projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our TYLin Water Solutions Team. The Project Manager will provide expertise in project delivery and management with the expectation to manage various projects and/or programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively mentoring staff and providing career guidance and ongoing constructive performance feedback; as well as supporting their growth while following our core values.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with existing and new clients to understand their future needs and to ensure that their expectations are being met.
• Ability to manage multiple technical assignments simultaneously to lead teams to complete assignments to the client's satisfaction while following the contract requirements and maintaining schedule and budget.
• Technical excellence in planning studies, preliminary designs, final designs, program management, procurement/bid assistance, and design services during construction for water/wastewater systems (i.e., pump stations, treatment plants, stormwater systems, and climate/flood resiliency systems).
• Identify and lead business development pursuits, including positioning and preparation of proposals and building new relationships to meet the team’s growth goals, create opportunities for staff experience, and expand our reach in impacting communities in need.
• Manage/plan staff assignments and workload to maximize efficiency and staff engagement, mobilize and encourage team, while helping staff achieve their career objectives. Establishes the specific (or concrete, day‑to‑day) plans, projects, and objectives needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required. Master’s degree is desirable, but not required.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in water and wastewater design, planning, construction management and (client) business development; relevant experience with water/wastewater treatment, treatment plant experience, and climate/flood resiliency. Demonstration of experience in community engagement, climate action planning, working on a diverse team, and working with different communication styles is a bonus.
• A PE designation in Virginia/Maryland is required. Additional PE certification in other northeast states is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery including the management of client expectations, technical team, and financial aspects of projects.
• Ability to develop and manage client relationships and demonstrated ability to manage large projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technical and entrepreneurial competencies as well as a desire to expand existing client relationships and to establish working relationships with new clients.
• Demonstrable commitment to exceeding client expectations by presenting and implementing the best solutions to meet their needs.

Additional Information

We believe in recognizing the unique value that each individual brings to our team. As such, the job title and ultimate compensation for this role will be thoughtfully aligned with the depth of your experience, the breadth of your skills, and the genuine enthusiasm you bring to the position. We are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions are both acknowledged and rewarded appropriately. Join us in shaping a rewarding future together! #water #wastewater

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $117,600–$176,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission‑driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.