Water Resources Project Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Flexible/hybrid work options

Job summary

A well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead impactful stormwater and hydraulic engineering projects across Connecticut. You will manage complex public and private sector work while mentoring staff and growing client relationships. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, a PE license, and 8–15+ years of water resources engineering experience. This role offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and generous benefits including flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of water resources engineering experience.
• Strong background in stormwater, drainage, and floodplain analysis.
• Experience managing projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in stormwater, drainage, and floodplain analysis.
• Experience managing projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, analysis, and design of water resources projects.
• Lead stormwater management, drainage, flood control, and watershed studies.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and clients.
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and permitting efforts
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and clients
• Supervise and mentor engineers and technical staff
• Support proposals, business development, and client growth

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Water resources engineering

Stormwater management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

PE license

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HydroCAD

SWMM

Job description

A well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead impactful stormwater, watershed, and hydraulic engineering projects across Connecticut. This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage complex public and private sector work while mentoring staff and growing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, analysis, and design of water resources projects 💧
• Lead stormwater management, drainage, flood control, and watershed studies
• Serve as Project Manager for municipal, state, and private clients
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and permitting efforts
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and clients
• Supervise and mentor engineers and technical staff
• Support proposals, business development, and client growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• PE license required (CT preferred or ability to obtain)
• 8–15+ years of water resources engineering experience
• Strong background in stormwater, drainage, and floodplain analysis
• Experience managing projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Experience

• Permitting experience with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) ⭐
• Familiarity with FEMA flood studies and mitigation projects
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, SWMM, or similar modeling tools
• Municipal or DOT drainage project experience a plus
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 💰
• Performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and flexible/hybrid work options

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

1001 Conshohocken State Rd, Ste 2-410