Water Resources Project Manager

Overview

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

As a Water Resource Engineer in our Nashville, TN office, you’ll lead and contribute to a wide range of projects—from stormwater management and environmental permitting to MS4 compliance, watershed planning, and municipal engineering. You’ll also work alongside a multidisciplinary team of passionate experts, delivering innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, all while supporting a shared vision for balanced growth. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead environmental planning and permitting efforts for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, ensuring integration of water resource considerations;
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations to ensure compliance throughout project lifecycles;
• Advise and support municipalities in the development and implementation of environmental policies, technical standards, design manuals, and procedural guidelines;
• Oversee quality assurance and control for technical deliverables, including engineering reports, permit applications, and design documentation;
• Develop and manage scopes of services, budgets, invoicing, and financial forecasting for water resource and environmental projects;
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and performance oversight for junior and mid-level engineering staff;
• Lead client engagement and business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, relationship management, and strategic growth planning

Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown Nashville, Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor adventures and live music to pro sports and world-class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering, or a closely related discipline;
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Tennessee, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and water resource engineering;
• Strong command of environmental regulations, including Clean Water Act, and state-specific permitting frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply them to complex project scenarios including prior project experience on transportation/infrastructure projects;
• Established professional presence within Tennessee’s public sector, demonstrated through sustained relationships with regulatory agencies, municipal governments, and county authorities;
• Proven leadership in mentoring and developing junior staff, with the ability to provide technical guidance and constructive performance feedback.

Preferred Capabilities:

• Exceptional project management skills with a deep understanding of task delegation, scheduling, budgeting, and resource optimization to ensure efficient project execution;
• Proven ability to manage staff utilization and allocate resources strategically to deliver high-quality, client-focused service;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly across various platforms including phone, email, formal reports, and in-person meetings;
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute to and lead multidisciplinary teams, while engaging in both creative problem-solving and critical analysis.
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About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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