Wastewater Technical Manager

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

• Managing and executing work on wastewater system design, planning, and construction projects by leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants. 
• Determining the overall delivery approach for projects. Partner with senior leadership to develop technical approaches to larger projects. 
• Scheduling and tracking project budgets, milestones, and deliverables. 
• Utilizing Woodard & Curran’s Project Quality Assurance Program to execute all projects. 
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses.  
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery. 
• Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner 
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, or observing construction project status.  
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents.  
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials  
• Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran technical excellence standards are met. 
• Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects. 
• Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards. 
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations. 
• Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager. 

• 10-15 years of consulting engineering experience.  
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred.  
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York (or ability to apply for reciprocity). 
• The successful candidate will have technical management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with municipal wastewater systems.  
• Well-versed in state and federal regulations.  
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs. 
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations to stakeholders is a plus. 
• Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope, budget, and schedules.