Water Client Leader

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to help lead and grow our water practice in Louisiana. This role is ideal for a senior water/wastewater professional with established client relationships, a strong understanding of the Louisiana water market, and a proven track record of delivering complex municipal infrastructure projects.The successful candidate will provide client and market leadership for water and wastewater clients across Louisiana, lead major projects from planning and design through construction, and work with Mott MacDonald’s local and national water teams to identify, pursue, and deliver opportunities throughout the state.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide client leadership for water and wastewater clients across Louisiana, building and maintaining strong relationships with key client decision-makersLead business development and market growth activities, including identifying opportunities, developing pursuit strategies, positioning teams, and supporting proposals and interviewsServe as Project Manager for major municipal water and wastewater projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project deliveryLead projects through planning, design, bidding, construction administration, and closeoutDevelop project approaches, scopes, budgets, schedules, fee estimates, and multidisciplinary delivery teamsProvide senior leadership and technical guidance to project teams while mentoring project managers and engineersCollaborate with Mott MacDonald’s broader water practice to bring specialized technical capabilities and resources to Louisiana clientsWe invite applications from candidates with the following experience:Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering disciplineMinimum of 15 years of relevant water/wastewater engineering experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseDemonstrated experience leading and managing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects through planning, design, and constructionDemonstrated experience with business development, client relationship management, and pursuit strategy within the water/wastewater marketPrevious project experience with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO)Proven experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, multidisciplinary teams, and client relationshipsExperience developing scopes of work, level-of-effort estimates, project budgets, and proposalsStrong communication, leadership, client management, and organizational skillsPreferred QualificationsLouisiana Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain Louisiana licensure through comityEstablished relationships with water/wastewater utilities and public agencies in LouisianaStrong knowledge of SWBNO standards, procedures, and project delivery processesExperience delivering projects for other Louisiana municipalities, utilities, and public agenciesExperience with water distribution, wastewater collection, pumping, conveyance, treatment, and utility rehabilitation projectsExperience leading large or complex multidisciplinary water/wastewater projects and programsDemonstrated success identifying, pursuing, and winning water/wastewater consulting opportunitiesBring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you. Benefits & Rewards Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.Collaboration at Our CoreAt Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.English versionSpanish VersionChinese versionAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.