Principal 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 20,000+ 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.

Our New Jersey or New York City office is looking to add a Principal project manager with experience in water/wastewater treatment design, construction and commissioning to join our team. In this position you will be tasked with the overall management of a number of water and wastewater projects. You should expect to work on projects located throughout the Northeast. We're looking for people who can function as a role model and ambassador for Mott MacDonald, articulating and representing the brand, vision and value proposition internally and externally.

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

• Providing administrative and technical management over several water resources, water treatment and wastewater projects.
• Establishing and periodically reviewing time-and-hour budgets and meeting those budgets on the projects.
• Periodically reviewing project schedules and progress on the projects.
• Defining and summarizing more difficult problems and methods of approach for other engineers.
• Supervising and coordinating several varied assignments simultaneously.
• Serving as a technical lead on large-scale water and wastewater treatment plant designs and upgrades.
• Identifying new business opportunities with existing clients and pursuing and winning opportunities with new clients. In each case, taking a leadership role in the pursuit process.
• Maintaining continued relationship with clients after each project is finished to increase our opportunities for future work.
• Performing non-routine and complex assignments in support of corporate commercial and management goals. 
• Applying diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles to meet project objectives. 
• Calculating estimated costs to estimate the commercial aspects of a project.

We invite applications from candidates with the following credentials, experiences, and behaviors:

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering is required. An M.S. in Engineering Degree is desired.
• 15-30 years’ experience in water/ wastewater engineering or construction
• Experience with large public and/or private water and wastewater utilities in the US.
• They will have experience in planning, design construction and management of water related projects.
• They are comfortable mentoring less experienced engineers.
• They have a New Jersey or New York Engineer In Training (EIT) certification (required) 

• Desire and ability to obtain a Professional Engineering registration

• A successful candidate will be an initiative-taker with the ability to lead and manage people and projects
• They will have an in-depth understanding of public and private utility budgeting and accounting. 
• They understand the commercial approach to delivering projects and can implement it successfully on both large and small projects
• They are skilled in technical writing

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.

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

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