Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Our Philadelphia office is looking to add a Principal Project Manager with experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater to join our team. In this position you will be tasked with the overall management of a number of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. You should expect to work on projects located throughout the Northeast and Midwest portions of the US. We're looking for people who can function as a role model and ambassador for Mott MacDonald, articulating and representing the brand, vision and value proposition internally and externally.

Responsibilities of the position will include, but not be limited to:

• Providing administrative and technical management over several water resources, water treatment and wastewater projects.
• Manage and execute work on wastewater, stormwater, and water utilities planning, design, and construction projects. Projects may include water distribution and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, pipeline and pump station rehabilitation and stormwater.
• Establishing and periodically reviewing scope, schedule and budgets for project and reviewing progress on projects
• Lead project teams in planning and/or designing a major engineering projects supervising and coordinating several varied assignments simultaneously.
• Identifying new business opportunities with existing clients and pursuing and winning opportunities with new clients. In each case, taking a leadership role in the pursuit process.
• Maintain client relationships during and after each project is finished to increase our opportunities for future work.
• Performing non-routine and complex assignments in support of corporate commercial and management goals.
• Applying diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles to meet project objectives.
• Calculating estimated costs to estimate the commercial aspects of a project.

We invite applications from candidates with the following credentials, experiences, and behaviors:

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering is required. An M.S. in Engineering Degree is desired.
• 15-30 years' experience in engineering and/or project management
• Experience with large public and/or private water and wastewater utilities in the US.
• Experience in planning, design and management of water related projects.
• Has a Professional Engineering (PE) license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or can obtain a license within one-year (required).
• Having and obtaining a Professional Engineering license in other states is desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable coaching and mentoring less experienced project managers and engineers.
• A successful candidate will be an initiative-taker with the ability to lead and manage people and projects
• Understand the commercial approach to delivering projects and can implement it successfully on both large and small projects
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare written reports and documents.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.
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All 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.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

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