Water/Wastewater Project Lead CM

Water Otter Job Board; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton Manning Engineering and Surveying, a GAI Company, is building its New York Water Division. In this role you will lead municipal water and wastewater projects for existing clients across Upstate New York, backed by GAI’s water and wastewater team.

As the division grows, you can move into a leadership role within a regional firm that offers the stability of an established, expanding company and the opportunity to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of municipal water or wastewater engineering experience.
• 2+ years as a Project Manager leading multi-discipline teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage pipeline, pump station, storage, and treatment projects from planning through construction.
• Lead hydraulic modeling, master planning, design, and permitting.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Win new work through proposals, presentations, and client relationships.
• Hire and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Municipal water/wastewater engineering

Project management leadership

Team leadership

Client relationships

Hydraulic modeling understanding

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Help build the New York Water Division at Creighton Manning Engineering and Surveying, a GAI Company. In this role, you will lead municipal water and wastewater projects for existing clients across Upstate New York, backed by GAI’s water and wastewater team.

As the division expands, you can grow into a leadership role with the teamwork of a regional firm and the stability of an established, growing company.

What You Will Do

• Manage pipeline, pump station, storage, and treatment projects from planning through construction.
• Lead hydraulic modeling, master planning, design, and permitting.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Win new work through proposals, presentations, and client relationships.
• Hire and mentor junior staff.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of municipal water or wastewater engineering experience.
• 2+ years as a Project Manager leading multi-discipline teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and hydraulic modeling software.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years as engineer of record on water or wastewater projects.
• Trenchless pipeline design or condition assessment.
• Client and business development in Upstate New York.

Pay

• Albany and Syracuse: $55 to $68 per hour
• Poughkeepsie: $59 to $73 per hour
• White Plains: $63 to $78 per hour

Benefits

Health

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Time Off

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and parental leave

Growth

401(k) match, bonuses, tuition, and certification support