Wastewater Sr Project Manager (Senior Design Lead)

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in one of the most impactful water infrastructure programs in the mid-Atlantic region? We are seeking a Wastewater Senior Project Manager (Senior Design Lead) to join our team and play a vital role in the Clean Rivers Program in Washington, DC.
In this position, you will lead turnkey water infrastructure projects from concept through construction, transforming innovative designs into reality while making a lasting impact on the region’s water systems. As part of the TYLin team, you will work alongside the Program Manager at the DC Clean Rivers Project field office (Blue Plains) to oversee one of the largest Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) tunnel projects in the area.
This is a rare opportunity to gain exceptional experience in managing complex wastewater conveyance, treatment, and combined sewer projects while mentoring teams and driving forward sustainable infrastructure solutions. If you are passionate about design, innovation, and sustainability, we invite you to be part of our transformative work.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

As a Wastewater Senior Project Manager (Senior Design Lead) you will:

• Lead and manage sewer engineering design and consulting teams on complex projects, including hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, utility plans, technical specifications, preliminary and final designs, bid assistance, design services during construction (DSDC), infrastructure condition assessment, rehabilitation, and cost estimating for pump stations, pipelines, treatment plants, and stormwater systems.
• Oversee engineering projects by developing work delivery plans that manage resources, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client engagement.
• Simultaneously manage multiple technical assignments, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Review engineering designs, bid packages, RFPs, and Statements of Work prepared by others in support of the client’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) implementation.
• Assist in providing Program Management Services, including CIP planning, budgeting, scheduling, project bundling and prioritization, managing project delivery, overseeing multiple consultants and contractors, overseeing data management, and providing technical advisory services and staff augmentation for large water and wastewater programs.
• Mentor and guide TYLin staff, fostering their professional growth while upholding company core values.
• Conduct regular meetings and present project deliverables to clients.

Who You Are:

• A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to reciprocate licenses in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• A civil engineering professional with a B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) and 12+ years of experience managing water and wastewater engineering design projects and teams.
• Experienced in overseeing the development and implementation of design and construction contract documents for complex infrastructure projects.
• Skilled in program management, including CIP planning, budgeting, scheduling, project delivery, consultant and contractor management, technical advisory services, and staff augmentation for large water and wastewater programs.
• Client-focused, always striving to deliver the best solutions.
• Committed to innovation, continuously seeking new and improved ways to solve challenges.
• Known for integrity, always acting ethically, fairly, and sustainably.
• A collaborative team player, working effectively in diverse and inclusive teams to achieve technical excellence.

Join Us:
Be part of a team that values your expertise and your passion for meaningful change. Together, we’ll shape the future of water infrastructure while empowering the communities we serve.

Additional Information

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

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TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.