Water/Wastewater Project Manager

STV Incorporated; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure & Society Ment.

Job summary

STV Incorporated seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in Tampa, FL to lead projects from planning through construction, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met. You’ll work with clients to deliver practical, compliant solutions and support business development, staff growth, and client relationships.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, 10+ years in water/wastewater projects, and a Florida

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant water and wastewater engineering experience, including project management.
• Florida PE license or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• Experience delivering municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of water/wastewater engineering principles, design standards, and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, permitting, and construction support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with subConsultants to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review engineering calculations, reports, plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Serve as primary client contact and communicate project progress and recommendations.
• Coordinate with local/state agencies to support permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor project financial performance and manage changes.

Skills

10+ years water/wastewater experience

Project management

Client coordination

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Eng

Florida Professional Engineer license

Job description

STV is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Water Practice Group in Tampa, Florida. You’ll contribute immediately to water and wastewater project development and execution as part of a growing practice. Projects involve a wide range of types, sizes, and clients, including treatment facilities, pumping stations, and distribution and collection systems. As a Project Manager, you’ll lead projects from planning and design through construction, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions for our clients. You’ll manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while supporting client relationships, business development, and staff growth.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, permitting, and construction support of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with subconsultants to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review engineering calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Serve as a primary client contact and communicate project progress, technical recommendations, and decisions.
• Coordinate with local and state agencies to support permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor project financial performance, manage changes, and address issues affecting delivery.
• Support proposals, fee estimates, client presentations, and other business-development activities.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for additional work.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of project staff.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater engineering, including experience managing projects.
• Florida Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• Experience delivering municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater engineering principles, design standards, and permitting requirements.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and client coordination.
• Strong technical writing, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Ability to travel periodically for client meetings and project site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with municipal utilities and public-sector clients in the Tampa Bay area or broader Florida market.
• Experience with collaborative delivery of infrastructure projects, DBIA certification a plus
• Experience with water or wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and distribution or collection systems.
• Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection and applicable water management district permitting requirements.
• Experience developing proposals, maintaining client relationships, and supporting business development.

Compensation Range: $118,489.97 - $135,417.11

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.