Water Resources - Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants is seeking a Water Resources–Project Manager in Franklin, TN. This role entails leading environmental planning, ensuring regulatory compliance for infrastructure projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience in water resource engineering and environmental compliance. The position offers a range of benefits including performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and water resource engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Tennessee or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and permitting for complex projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations throughout project lifecycles.
• Advise municipalities on environmental policies and standards.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Water resource engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering

Job description

Water Resources–Project Manager

Job Locations: US–TN–Franklin

Overview

As a Water Resource Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you’ll lead and contribute to a wide range of projects, including stormwater management, environmental permitting, MS4 compliance, watershed planning, and municipal engineering. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of passionate experts, delivering innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, while supporting a shared vision for balanced growth.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority—and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and permitting efforts for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, integrating water resource considerations
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations to ensure compliance throughout project lifecycles
• Advise and support municipalities in developing and implementing environmental policies, technical standards, design manuals, and procedural guidelines
• Oversee quality assurance and control for technical deliverables, including engineering reports, permit applications, and design documentation
• Develop and manage scopes of services, budgets, invoicing, and financial forecasting for water resource and environmental projects
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and performance oversight for junior and mid-level engineering staff
• Lead client engagement and business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, relationship management, and strategic growth planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Tennessee, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe
• 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and water resource engineering
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations including Clean Water Act and state‑specific permitting frameworks on transportation or infrastructure projects
• Established professional relationships with Tennessee regulatory agencies, municipal governments, and county authorities
• Proven leadership experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff

Preferred Capabilities

• Exceptional project management skills including task delegation, scheduling, budgeting, and resource optimization
• Experience managing staff utilization and allocating resources to deliver high‑quality, client‑focused projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts across multiple platforms
• Collaborative mindset with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging in creative problem‑solving and critical analysis

Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Performance bonus
• Company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Work‑life balance initiatives

Equal Opportunity Employer

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.