Senior Project Manager – Water Engineering

TYPSA US

Water Engineering Senior Project Manager leading complex water infrastructure projects and programs for TYPSA in Phoenix, Arizona, mentoring staff and managing client relationships.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple concurrent projects and/or programs, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures, staffing plans, and delivery schedules.
Manage project financials (budget development, forecasting, earned value/percent complete tracking, invoicing support).
Drive QA/QC processes and ensure deliverables meet internal standards and client/regulatory requirements.
Serve as a technical leader and reviewer within your specialty area (eg, dams, conveyance, treatment).
Guide engineering approach, alternatives analysis, design criteria, and coordination across disciplines.
Support permitting and coordination with relevant agencies and stakeholders as applicable to project type.
Act as a primary point of contact for clients; build and maintain trusted relationships.
Support pursuit efforts: scope development, fee estimates, schedules, teaming, and proposal content/reviews.
Represent the firm in client meetings, public meetings (as needed), and professional organizations.
Mentor and support Project Managers and engineering staff (coaching on delivery, communication, and technical growth).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or a related field.
A Master's level education (MSCE) or post-graduate study is preferred.
Minimum twenty (20) years of progressive experience in water-related engineering.
Proven success as a Senior PM/PM delivering complex water projects for municipal, state, federal, and/or private clients.
Deep technical expertise in at least one niche, such as: Dams/levees/reservoirs (planning, safety, rehab, hydraulics/hydrology coordination)
Conveyance (pipelines, pump stations, hydraulics, transmission/distribution)
Treatment (water/wastewater treatment process integration, plant upgrades/expansions)
Stormwater, storage, irrigation, integrated water management, or similar
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent international credential (active, in good standing).
Strong project controls skills: scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, change management.
Strong affinity for working on international projects and collaborating within multicultural teams.
Strong written/verbal communication and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and client discussions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
life insurance
short and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
Paid-time-Off
401(k) plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

project execution planswork breakdown structuresbudget developmentforecastingearned value trackingQA/QC processesdamsconveyancewater treatmentstormwater management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingmentoringcollaborationcoachingproject managementmultidisciplinary team leadershipclient engagementstakeholder coordination

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseMaster's degree in Civil Engineering (MSCE)