Senior Water Project Manager

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Our Baltimore office is currently looking to add a Senior Project Manager with experience in developing and implementing a variety of water/wastewater projects. You will be tasked with developing, executing, and managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects. We are looking for people who can function as role models and ambassadors for Mott MacDonald, articulating and representing the brand, vision, and value proposition internally and externally. Our Baltimore office supports a broad spectrum of public and private clients.

Responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to the following:

• Manage and execute work on wastewater, stormwater, and water utilities planning, design, and construction projects. Projects may include water distribution and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, pipeline and pump station rehabilitation, and stormwater.
• Lead project teams in planning and/or designing engineering projects, supervising and coordinating several assignments simultaneously
• Establish and periodically review scope, schedule, and budget for projects
• Identify potential business development opportunities with existing clients and take an active or lead role in the proposal process
• Maintain client relationships during and after each project is finished to increase our opportunities for future work
• Perform non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for a complete project of limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project
• Apply diversified knowledge of engineering/scientific principles/practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
• Calculate cost and determine feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering is required
• 10+ years of experience in design and management of water/wastewater engineering projects
• PE is required and should be able to obtain a PE in the State of Maryland or Virginia during the first year of employment
• Mentoring of less experienced engineers
• A successful candidate will be a self-starter with ability to lead and manage people and projects
• Understands the commercial approach to delivering projects
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

The expected salary for this position is $131,000-$160,000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. 

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.