Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Program Lead

Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Program Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure to lead delivery of municipal CIP programs nationwide. You will guide planning through design and construction, coordinating with owners, designers, and contractors within diverse delivery models.

The role emphasizes governance, controls, and stakeholder engagement, with a hybrid work model. Qualifications include a Civil/Environmental engineering degree, 15+ years in water/wastewater and 5+ years leadership, and a PE license;

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field.
15+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and program or project management including 5 years in program or project leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex infrastructure programs.
Strong understanding of treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
Experience with collaborative delivery models (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR).
Proven ability to manage program controls, risk, and stakeholder coordination.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

Lead program management services for water and wastewater capital programs ranging from $50M to $2B+.
Lead integrated teams within complex program environments with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
Coordinate with design-builders, contractors, and subconsultants.
Serve as Owner's Advisor/Consultant, supporting procurement, design, and construction phases.
Develop and implement Program Management Plans (PMPs) including governance, controls, and reporting frameworks.
Establish and oversee program controls (cost, schedule, risk, change management, and performance metrics).
Advise clients on delivery strategy (DBB, CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build).
Drive effective stakeholder engagement including utility leadership, regulators, and community representatives.
Support funding strategies including SRF/WIFIA and grant applications.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, digital solutions (including PMIS and collaborative tools), and reporting systems.