Project Manager - Water or Wastewater

Tighe & Bond Inc. is seeking a Project Manager 1 for Water or Wastewater in Middletown, CT. The role involves managing infrastructure projects, supervising teams, and maintaining client relationships. Responsibilities include project management from concept to completion, budget oversight, and business development. Candidates should have a relevant degree, engineering licensure, and experience in the water/wastewater industry. The position is in a hybrid work environment but primarily based in the office.
Position: Project Manager 1- Water or Wastewater

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a
Project Manager 1, you will join our
One Water Team in our
Middletown, CT office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our One Water Team and Projects

Our team of 160 dedicated water professionals has earned multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards. We partner with private, state, and local government clients to enhance drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring reliable and sustainable systems for communities. As part of our team, you’ll help plan, design, and administer the construction of new and upgraded conveyance systems, treatment plants, and pump stations.

You’ll support clients with capital improvement planning, hydraulic modeling, and asset management programs. Our work also includes Long-Term CSO Control Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, Integrated Water Resource Management Plans, and Sewer System Evaluation Studies—driving smarter, more resilient water solutions.
Responsibilities, Requirements, and Total Rewards

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our One Water Team
, a
Project Manager 1 will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast with responsibilities such as:
• Manage projects from initial concept through construction completion, promoting adherence to technical, regulatory, and funding requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and guiding them through funding options, permitting, and project execution
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight for successful project delivery
• Prepare and overseeing the development of construction documents, including permit applications, drawings, specifications, opinions of cost, and reports, while maintaining high-quality standards
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to address project needs and resolve design challenges
• Manage budgets and schedules, keeping projects on track while meeting client expectations and industry best practices
• Assist with business development, including proposal writing, scope, and budget development

What You’ll Need
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Considerable consulting engineering experience with increasing responsibility in the water and wastewater industry
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer
• Demonstrated project management experience and strong technical skills
• Strong leadership ability with a passion for managing and mentoring others
• Clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Requirements
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Familiarity with New England and New York wastewater regulations, permitting processes, and funding opportunities
• Understanding of Revit use on multidisciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Experience in water and wastewater system design, including treatment plants, pump stations, conveyance systems, and asset management planning
• Enthusiasm for learning and a self-motivated approach to professional growth
• Additional licensure in multiple states to support diverse project needs

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
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