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CP Engineers · 5 months ago

Group Manager, Water Resources Engineering

Sparta, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

15+ years exp

CP Engineers is a leader in engineering solutions with over 40 years of experience, focusing on site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and environmental engineering. They are seeking a Group Manager for the Water Resources Engineering Group, responsible for leading the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects while driving growth and operational excellence within the team.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrial

Responsibilities

Define and execute annual and long-term business plans for the Water Resources Engineering Group, fully aligned with CP Engineers' companywide vision

Establish, monitor, and exceed group-level KPIs covering revenue growth, financial utilization, labor multiplier, and client retention

Run the group as a business, including forecasting, resource planning, and identifying new opportunities for growth

Lead efforts to hire, onboard, and develop high-performers (including Project Managers, Market Managers, and key engineers)

Own the group's financial health: oversee revenue, profitability, budget stewardship, and capital planning

Optimize use of project management and financial tools (e.g., Ajera) to actively monitor and improve key metrics

Ensure streamlined billing cycles, efficient management of work-in-progress (WIP), and strong receivables performance

Help set and guide pricing, proposal, and contract strategies

Promote and lead major organizational changes that strengthen how the Water Resources Engineering Group functions

Champion continuous improvement, adoption of new technologies, and consistent implementation of best practices

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance environment—ensuring team engagement and alignment with organizational goals

Build durable client relationships focused on satisfaction, sustainability, and repeat engagements

Represent CP Engineers at high-level meetings, public forums, and industry events, further strengthening the firm's market position

Oversee client transitions, relationship continuity, and quality project delivery

Direct and refine group marketing and pursuit efforts, making full use of CRM and analytics for smarter business development

Recruit, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to assure both professional growth and delivery excellence

Conduct regular staff reviews and collaborate on individualized development plans that support company objectives

Drive accountability for individual and group KPIs and ensure compliance with all personnel policies and procedures

Oversee all phases of wastewater infrastructure projects, including collection, conveyance, and treatment systems for municipal and county utility authorities

Apply advanced knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological water and wastewater processes, hydraulics, and treatment plant design

Provide senior oversight across all group projects, ensuring delivery meets standards for quality, budget, and timeliness

Standardize project management practices in alignment with established company controls and policies

Implement robust QA/QC procedures and actively support risk management and continuous learning within the team

Qualification

Water Resources EngineeringFinancial AcumenProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseBusiness Software ProficiencyLeadership SkillsTalent DevelopmentOrganizational Change SkillsEntrepreneurial MindsetCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with a focus on Water and Wastewater treatment

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Water Resources engineering, with substantial leadership and management responsibilities

Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, driving business unit success, and consistently surpassing financial and strategic goals within dynamic, growth-oriented environments

Proven track record of managing medium-to-large complex projects

Strong business and financial acumen

Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset

Advanced leadership, talent development, and organizational change skills

Highly effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities

Expertise with project management and business software (e.g., Ajera, CRM systems)