Senior Project Manager- Wastewater

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a
Senior Project Manager
, you will join our Wastewater Team in our
Portland, ME
office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond
, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Wastewater Team and Projects
At Tighe & Bond, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most respected wastewater professionals—recognized through multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards. Our team delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions that protect public health, restore ecosystems, and strengthen critical infrastructure. You’ll contribute to projects that span the full lifecycle—from facility planning, permitting, and asset management to the design and construction of treatment plants, pump stations, and resilient conveyance systems.

Our portfolio includes Long-Term CSO Control Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, Integrated Water Resource Management Plans, and Sewer System Evaluation Studies. With our deep expertise in hydraulic modeling, nutrient removal, resiliency upgrades, and sustainable system design, you’ll be part of a team setting the standard for excellence and building smarter, stronger communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our
Wastewater Team
, a Senior
Project Manager
will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast and responsibilities will include:

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

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Substantial experience in consulting engineering within the 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

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Familiarity with New England and New York wastewater regulations, permitting processes, and funding opportunities
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