Department Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineering

Department Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineering

At Jones Edmunds, we help communities thrive through innovative engineering and consulting solutions. We’re looking for a dynamic Department Manager to lead our Water/Wastewater Engineering team within the Utilities discipline. If you’re energized by building high‑performing teams, guiding complex projects, and cultivating lasting client relationships, this leadership role could be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a department of Project Managers, Engineers, Scientists, Analysts, Designers, Technicians, and support staff.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality align with client and company expectations.
• Foster a culture of servant leadership, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to achieve career and department goals.
• Collaborate across departments to balance workloads, share expertise, and deliver seamless client service.
• Drive business development through client engagement, proposals, and long‑term partnerships.
• Represent the firm as a visible leader both internally and externally.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: BS in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, or a related field (or equivalent progressive experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in consulting or a related field, including 3+ years in project management.
• Licensure: Florida PE, PG, or Architect registration may be required.
• Other: Knowledge of project performance metrics; valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.

Why Join Jones Edmunds?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision options.
• Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays and Generous PTO.
• Employer‑Contributed 401(K) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Owner Culture: As an Associate Owner in our ESOP company, you share in our success.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Optional remote work on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values integrity, knowledge, and service.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP.

Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.

As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre‑employment background investigation, drug screen, and motor vehicle report.