Water/Wastewater Section Manager

Lead Critical Water Infrastructure as a Water/Wastewater Section Manager — Deliver Clean, Resilient Water Solutions

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role supporting vital water and wastewater infrastructure that keeps communities thriving? Do you excel at leading complex engineering projects that enhance water quality, modernize aging infrastructure, and strengthen community resilience?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Section Manager to join our Water Team in Winter Springs, FL. This is your opportunity to guide multidisciplinary technical teams, champion innovative engineering approaches, and help deliver clean, safe, and reliable water systems for communities today and into the future.

• Organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to water infrastructure projects, such as water/wastewater treatment and stormwater management—from initial assessment through planning and design
• Manage water/wastewater projects from development of project proposals through completion, providing environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions
• Oversee project delivery and project financials, including scope, budget, schedule, subcontractor payments, and client relationships, to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects
• Collaborate with Water team leadership to manage and motivate a high-performing group of technical professionals, ensuring excellence in project delivery and achieving team utilization goals
• Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical water infrastructure initiatives
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of 5 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required; previous project or team management experience preferred
• Water/wastewater experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in site investigation, remediation, compliance, permitting, or ecological restoration
• Strategic thinker with the ability to guide and motivate team activity and resolve issues with urgency
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• Experience with project budgeting preferred; basic understanding of accounting processes
• Active participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

• Lead challenging meaningful water infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental stewardship, and long-term community resilience
• Mentor and inspire emerging engineers dedicated to delivering sustainable water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions
• Collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a flexible work environment

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/.

$115,000 - $135,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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