Wastewater Project Manager - Florida

Woodard & Curran; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to clean water and environmental solutions. This exciting opportunity in Tampa involves leading wastewater and water engineering projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams. You'll manage projects from design to operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations while contributing to innovative solutions for municipal clients. If you're passionate about making a difference in communities and the environment, this role offers a chance to grow professionally in a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program with incentives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in wastewater/water engineering projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Florida or ability to apply for reciprocity.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and engineering on municipal wastewater projects.
• Directly manage project tasks' financial and technical delivery.
• Support business development and marketing efforts.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Wastewater Treatment

Water Systems Design

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

What’s in it for you: Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our Tampa, Florida office, providing high-quality wastewater/water engineering services to municipal clients nationwide. The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth-oriented professional who can support the growth of the South Region Wastewater/Water Team and multi-discipline project teams from the concept, final design, construction phases, start-up, and operations of facilities. You will have staff to mentor and clients to support. You will have engineers to support you, and our integrated operations and SCADA team will help you deliver an enhanced product. You will actively participate in our delivery system improvement programs and continuous learning opportunities.

Who are we looking for:

The selected candidate will primarily lead the project management and engineering on municipal wastewater projects; however, experience with drinking water, storm water, and industrial wastewater applications is valuable. This position will give you an opportunity to direct and collaborate with a team of junior staff. The ideal candidate is a Project Manager with solid experience in the study, planning, and design of wastewater/water systems, including familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment, and collection/distribution in water or wastewater systems. The candidate will lead the project management and technical delivery of multiple projects, must be familiar with local regulators, and must also be able to support marketing and proposal efforts, as appropriate.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Supports the growth of the South Region Wastewater/Water Team and multi-discipline project teams from the concept, final design, and construction phases to the start-up and operations of facilities.
• Directly manages project tasks' financial and technical delivery, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ability to function as the technical lead for all sizes of projects, including having interaction related to all technical tasks associated with the project.
• Supports discipline leads with determining technical approaches for specific tasks.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and/or external clients/professional societies and participates in committees and other external leadership opportunities through professional associations and other applicable organizations.
• Supports the pursuit of new projects in concert with the Business Development Team, including developing the approach and scope and providing input on budget.
• Provides input on developing Woodard & Curran design or technical guidelines and standards.

What you need to succeed:

• The successful candidate should have substantial project and technical management expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal wastewater/water systems, including collection system infrastructure and wastewater treatment processes.
• 12+ years of experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing wastewater/water engineering projects.
• Lead technical engineer for at least 3+ wastewater/water treatment facility designs (new or expansion).
• Have substantial Florida wastewater/water project experience.
• A B.S. degree in civil, mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering, or an M.S. degree, is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineering Florida (or ability to apply for reciprocity within 6 months of hire).
• Up to date on the latest technological advances, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes.
• Ability to support and/or lead strategic initiatives to develop and expand business opportunities with new clients and geographies.
• Well-versed in state and local regulations regarding wastewater/water treatment and collection/distribution systems.
• Knowledgeable in Florida bidding laws and SRF programs.
• Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach, mentor, and train individuals.

$120,000 - $160,000 a year

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided above; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed; all employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of their own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued based on the number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related illness, injury, or medical procedure.

• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

The company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Woodard & Curran believe that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provide the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees.