Senior Project Manager- Water + Environment Market

Senior Project Manager- Water + Environment Market

Job Category: Project Management Requisition Number: SENIO003761

Posted: June 10, 2026

Full-Time

Hybrid

Gresham Smith | Birmingham Office Birmingham, AL 35205, USA +4 more locations

Job Details

Description

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purposeto plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communitieswe deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionalswe're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields is required.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience working in water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects in a consultant capacity is preferred, as well as at least 10 years of experience as a Project Manager overseeing project delivery.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and water/sewer modeling software.
• Proficient working experience with MS Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Deltek Vantagepoint, and Power BI software.
• Strong understanding/working knowledge of environmental regulations, local and state design codes and standards is required.
• Proven experience in developing project plans, anticipating and addressing project issues, leading meetings with clients, and directing the completion of technical reports.
• Must be exceptional in written and oral communication, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable design contracts.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spiritsomeone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Oversee multiple complex water infrastructure projects to ensure all aspects of project management are fully coordinated through planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery.
• Provide leadership and direction for the execution of water infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects.
• Understand project goals and communicate them to project teams to ensure client expectations are consistently achieved.
• Support business development by attending interviews for pursuits, developing client relationships, and facilitating presentations to internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with client personnel, public agencies, and other stakeholders to build solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Contribute senior-level technical expertise to our W+E Technical Leadership Program for water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects.
• Supervise, delegate, and mentor technical staff and engineers.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!