Senior Water Project Manager at Mott MacDonald

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Water Treatment, Wastewater Management, Stormwater Systems, Pipelines, Pump Stations, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Engineering Principles, Cost Estimation, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Commercial Awareness, Communication Skills

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

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. Are you a seasoned engineering professional passionate about delivering infrastructure that strengthens communities and safeguards the environment? Join Mott MacDonald’s growing Water team in Pittsburgh as a Senior Project Manager, where you’ll lead some of the most complex and high-impact water infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Our Pittsburgh office is a hub for delivering forward-thinking solutions to aging infrastructure, climate adaptation, and water quality challenges. Key Projects we’ve been involved with: Ohio River Tunnel – We’re the design lead of this deep tunnel system, the first of three being built in Pittsburgh as part of ALCOSAN’s $2B Clean Water Plan. Cohocksink Stormwater Project – A nature-based solution to urban flooding, integrating green infrastructure to manage stormwater sustainably in Philadelphia. Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District – Design lead of multiple deep tunnel systems improving regional water quality Pittsburgh Water Reliability Program – Supporting the development and implementation of a capstone program to modernize Pittsburgh’s water infrastructure. What You’ll Do: Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams on water resources, water treatment, and wastewater projects from planning through construction. Provide strategic oversight and technical leadership on projects involving water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater systems, pipelines, and pump stations. Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets. Drive business development by identifying new opportunities and leading proposal efforts. Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to support long-term success. Apply engineering principles to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes. Estimate project costs and support commercial planning. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management. Proven experience with public or private water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. Strong background in planning, design, and delivery of water-related infrastructure. PE license in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain within one year); additional state licenses in Mid-Atlantic and Midwest a plus. Project Management Professional certification is a strong advantage. A collaborative leader who can mentor junior staff and manage multidisciplinary teams. Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 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. 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. English version Spanish version Chinese version 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams on water resources and wastewater projects from planning through construction. Provide strategic oversight and technical leadership on projects involving water treatment, distribution, and stormwater systems.