Water/Wastewater Section Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Water/Wastewater Section Manager to lead our Water Team. You will guide multidisciplinary professionals, manage proposals through completion, and ensure safe, reliable water systems for communities.

Requires a PE license, 5+ years of water/wastewater experience, and proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Office tools. This on-site role offers leadership in critical infrastructure projects and client coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of discipline-specific engineering experience; leadership preferred.
• Water/wastewater experience and PE license are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Water Team and drive project delivery.
• Direct water/wastewater projects from planning through design.
• Oversee budgets, scope, schedule, and client relationships.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to meet requirements.
• Mentor engineers and foster innovative approaches for resilient systems.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

QA/QC

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us:

Lead Critical Water Infrastructure as a Water/Wastewater Section Manager - Deliver Clean, Resilient Water Solutions

Are you an experienced water/wastewater engineering professional who enjoys leading teams and is ready to take the next step toward a leadership or management role? Are you ready to take on a pivotal role supporting vital water and wastewater infrastructure that keeps communities thriving? Do you excel at leading complex engineering projects that enhance water quality, modernize aging infrastructure, and strengthen community resilience?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Section Manager to lead our Water Team in Orlando, FL. This is your opportunity to guide multidisciplinary technical teams, champion innovative engineering approaches, and help deliver clean, safe, and reliable water systems for communities today and into the future.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with Water team leadership to manage and motivate a high-performing group of technical professionals, ensuring excellence in project delivery and achieving team utilization goals
• Organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to water infrastructure projects, such as water/wastewater treatment and stormwater management-from initial assessment through planning and design
• Manage water/wastewater projects from development of project proposals through completion, providing environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions
• Oversee project delivery and project financials, including scope, budget, schedule, subcontractor payments, and client relationships, to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects
• Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical water infrastructure initiatives
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of 5 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required; previous project or team management experience preferred
• Water/wastewater experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Strategic thinker with the ability to guide and motivate team activity and resolve issues with urgency
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• Experience with project budgeting preferred; basic understanding of accounting processes
• Active participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead challenging meaningful water infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental stewardship, and long-term community resilience
• Mentor and inspire emerging engineers dedicated to delivering sustainable water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions
• Collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a flexible work environment

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/.

Salary Range:

$115,000 - $135,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Location:

US-FL-Orlando

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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