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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Water Resources Project Manager

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is committed to serving clients with integrity and fostering meaningful careers. The Water Resources Project Manager will lead environmental planning and permitting for various projects while ensuring compliance with regulations and mentoring junior staff.

Civil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead environmental planning and permitting efforts for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, ensuring integration of water resource considerations

Interpret and apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations to ensure compliance throughout project lifecycles

Advise and support municipalities in the development and implementation of environmental policies, technical standards, design manuals, and procedural guidelines

Oversee quality assurance and control for technical deliverables, including engineering reports, permit applications, and design documentation

Develop and manage scopes of services, budgets, invoicing, and financial forecasting for water resource and environmental projects

Provide technical mentorship, training, and performance oversight for junior and mid-level engineering staff

Lead client engagement and business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, relationship management, and strategic growth planning

Qualification

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)Environmental compliance experienceWater resource engineeringCommand of regulationsProject management skillsTechnical mentorshipVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Tennessee, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe

Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and water resource engineering

Strong command of environmental regulations, including Clean Water Act, and state-specific permitting frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply them to complex project scenarios including prior project experience on transportation/infrastructure projects

Established professional presence within Tennessee's public sector, demonstrated through sustained relationships with regulatory agencies, municipal governments, and county authorities

Proven leadership in mentoring and developing junior staff, with the ability to provide technical guidance and constructive performance feedback

Preferred

Exceptional project management skills with a deep understanding of task delegation, scheduling, budgeting, and resource optimization to ensure efficient project execution

Proven ability to manage staff utilization and allocate resources strategically to deliver high-quality, client-focused service

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly across various platforms including phone, email, formal reports, and in-person meetings

Collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute to and lead multidisciplinary teams, while engaging in both creative problem-solving and critical analysis

Benefits

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

A performance bonus

Company stock

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Company

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Founded in 1989

Moon Township, PA, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cecinc.com

H1B Sponsorship

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