Senior Project Manager- Water or Wastewater

Senior Project Manager – Water or Wastewater

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Senior Project Manager, you will join our One Water Team in our Rhinebeck, NY office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast.

The One Water Team partners with private, state, and local government clients to enhance drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring reliable and sustainable systems for communities. As part of the team, you’ll help plan, design, and administer the construction of new and upgraded conveyance systems, treatment plants, and pump stations. You’ll support clients with capital improvement planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management programs and contribute to Long‑Term CSO Control Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, Integrated Water Resource Management Plans, and Sewer System Evaluation Studies.

• Collaborate with a team of experts to plan, design, and administer the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
• Serve as a primary client contact and manage relationships with private, state, and local government clients to promote successful project outcomes.
• Lead business development efforts, including responding to RFPs, developing proposals and presentations, and shaping project approaches, scopes, and fees.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle while adhering to budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct quality control reviews, and mentor project managers and junior staff.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the One Water Team and expand Tighe & Bond’s presence in the water and wastewater sector.
• Actively engage in industry organizations and represent Tighe & Bond through committee leadership, conference presentations, publications, and professional involvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Substantial experience in consulting engineering within the water and wastewater industry, with increasing responsibility.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer.
• Proven experience in successful project management, including leading teams, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership ability with a passion for team building, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Additional experience in business development, proposal writing, and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with New England and New York water and wastewater regulations, permitting processes, and funding opportunities.
• Understanding of Revit use on multidisciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods (e.g., design‑build, progressive design–build, and construction manager at risk).
• Additional licensure in multiple states to support diverse project needs.

• Compensation based on skills and experience within the pay range below.
• Annual bonus, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan.
• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness rewards and reimbursements.
• Tuition reimbursement and qualified student loan pay‑down contributions.
• Reimbursements for licensure/certification preparation and fees.
• Hybrid work environment, summer Fridays, and flexible scheduling.
• Pet insurance and adoption assistance.

USD $ – USD $ annually.

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