Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nashville, TN

We're looking for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join the HMB team!

Opportunities are available in Nashville, Knoxville, Frankfort, Lexington, Louisville, and Indianapolis.

• Manage the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and treatment plants.
• Oversee project teams and coordinate efforts between engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and scopes to ensure alignment with client goals, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Review technical designs and documentation prepared by engineering teams to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Lead feasibility studies and infrastructure planning efforts to assess future needs based on population growth and development trends.
• Evaluate and select appropriate treatment technologies and design approaches in collaboration with technical experts.
• Develop and manage contracts, procurement processes, and administration activities.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to provide project updates, resolve issues, and align on expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all work adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, and coordinate necessary permitting and approvals.
• Prepare and review technical reports, cost estimates, risk assessments, and other project documentation.
• Conduct cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses to support infrastructure investment decisions and funding strategies.
• Collaborate with business development teams on proposals, project scoping, RFP responses, and client presentations.

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience designing water treatment plants, in part or in whole, is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in public infrastructure projects related to Water Resources.
• Project and/or client management experience is required.
• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline water/wastewater projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, as well as time management skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines and assigned project parameters.
• Detail-oriented team player who contributes to a positive work environment.

• Excellent compensation package.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Hybrid work options.
• Competitive holiday and paid‑time‑off programs.
• 401(k) plan and match.
• Competitive health, vision, and dental insurance premiums.
• Company‑furnished life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Variety of voluntary benefit options.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account.