Water/Wastewater Project Manager
Burgess & Niple
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Description
For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.
Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals as a Water/Wastewater Project Manager and take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects that impact the communities we serve. You'll manage the full project lifecycle across water and wastewater collection, distribution pumping, storage and treatment while balancing budgets, schedules, and risk and building lasting client relationships. Beyond project delivery, you'll contribute to business development pursuits and mentor junior staff, growing your leadership skills and positioning yourself for continued advancement within the firm.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as project manager and technical resource for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk on assigned projects
- Support project delivery from kickoff through closeout, maintaining quality and contributing to strong client experiences through clear communication and on-time, on-budget execution
- Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while supporting pursuit of new opportunities
- Support development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for business development efforts
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute work using traditional and alternative project delivery methods
- Support development of strong client relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Mentor and develop junior engineering staff in design and project delivery
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
- 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam DBIA certification, and Design-Build project delivery method a plus
- Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
- Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others
Learn More
To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture
Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies
Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees. Click here
About this role
Burgess & Niple is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager for their Orlando office to lead the full lifecycle of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll own project delivery from kickoff through closeout, managing budgets, schedules, and risk across collection systems, distribution, pumping, storage, and treatment facilities. The role balances technical project management with client relationship building and business development support, requiring you to communicate clearly with stakeholders and deliver work on time and within budget.
This position suits someone with at least eight years of hands-on experience in water and wastewater utility infrastructure design and a PE license (or ability to obtain one through reciprocity). You'll need a civil engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam. Experience with design-build project delivery and DBIA certification are valued additions. Beyond managing projects, you'll mentor junior staff and contribute to pursuit efforts, making this a natural stepping stone toward senior leadership roles within the firm.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and adaptable, with an entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in developing others. You should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment where technical expertise combines with a commitment to improving community infrastructure and quality of life.
Typical pay for this role
$120,000
Typical range: $120,000 to $140,000
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