Project Manager- Water/Wastewater

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is looking for an experienced and motivated deputy project/program manager to support our clients throughout the New Jersey and New York area. You will service as the deputy project manager on various planning, design, and construction services projects. This position will sit in either our NYC or Iselin, NJ offices.

Responsibilities are as following:

• Serve as deputy project manager, including large and complex projects with multi-discipline project teams
• Serve as project manager, supervising less experienced project managers on smaller less complex projects
• Supervise and direct preparation of plans and specifications for new facilities and rehabilitation of existing facilities
• Supervise and direct construction engineering support services.
• Build new relationships and manage existing client relationships

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• BS degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain in the state of New Jersey or New York within 6 months
• 5+ years experience in planning, design, and/or construction management of water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects, with substantial focus on public drinking water systems. 
• Experience with projects, clients, and regulatory agencies in New Jersey and New York.
• Strong technical skills and technical leadership experience.
• Experience in managing multi-discipline projects
• Experience in managing and growing client relationships.

Salary Range: $105,000-$135,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, vacation and sick time, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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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.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence