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Water/Wastewater Project Lead CM

GAI Consultants Inc
Plains, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026

Help build the New York Water Division at Creighton Manning Engineering and Surveying, a GAI Company. In this role, you will lead municipal water and wastewater projects for existing clients across Upstate New York, backed by GAI’s water and wastewater team. 

As the division expands, you can grow into a leadership role with the teamwork of a regional firm and the stability of an established, growing company. 

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What You Will Do 

  • Manage pipeline, pump station, storage, and treatment projects from planning through construction. 
  • Lead hydraulic modeling, master planning, design, and permitting. 
  • Own scope, schedule, budget, and quality. 
  • Win new work through proposals, presentations, and client relationships. 
  • Hire and mentor junior staff. 

Required Qualifications 

  • 10 years of municipal water or wastewater engineering experience. 
  • 2 years as a Project Manager leading multi-discipline teams. 
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and hydraulic modeling software. 

Preferred Experience 

  • 3 years as engineer of record on water or wastewater projects. 
  • Trenchless pipeline design or condition assessment. 
  • Client and business development in Upstate New York. 

Pay 

Albany and Syracuse: $55 to $68 per hour 

Poughkeepsie: $59 to $73 per hour 

White Plains: $63 to $78 per hour 

Benefits 

Health 

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 

Time Off 

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and parental leave 

Growth 

401(k) match, bonuses, tuition, and certification support 

Ready to grow New York’s water practice? Apply in under five minutes. We respond to every application within 24 hours. 

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