Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

About this role

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals and help shape our Jacksonville water/wastewater practice from day one: you’ll choose the people, set the culture, and manage the client relationships that define how we show up in Northeast Florida. You’ll lead meaningful infrastructure projects that impact the communities we serve, spanning water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, storage, and treatment, while balancing budgets, schedules, and risk. With the full backing of a national firm behind you, you’ll build a team of engineers, and establish lasting client relationships.

What You’ll Do

Serve as senior project manager and subject matter expert for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk across multiple concurrent projects

Recruit and lead the engineers who will form the foundation of our Jacksonville water/wastewater practice

Lead project delivery from kickoff through closeout, maintaining quality and creating strong client experiences through clear communication and on-time, on-budget execution

Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship lead for clients in the Jacksonville area, including municipalities, utilities, and other public agencies

Establish the firm’s presence in the local market by building relationships with prospective clients and identifying and pursuing new opportunities

Lead development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations to support business development efforts

Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute project work using traditional and alternative project delivery methods

Mentor and develop engineering staff as the team takes shape, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture

Represent the firm in the local community through industry organizations, client events, and professional networking

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required

Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity

10+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam and/or MicroStation

Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees. Click here