Senior Water Resources Project Manager

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Water Resources Project Manager to lead complex water projects, focusing on hydrology, drainage, and climate resilience. The role involves project management, client development, and engineering design for water infrastructure. The position is remote and offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment, emphasizing sustainability and innovation across various sectors.
About the position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. To support our continued growth in the Cincinnati region and build on our strong foundation of successful water projects, Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Water Resources Project Manager to join our Water team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced seller–doer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, project leadership, and client development. With Mott MacDonald’s global legacy of delivering sustainable, resilient water solutions, you’ll lead high‑impact projects, strengthen client partnerships, and help shape the next generation of technical talent while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex water resources projects involving hydrology; open channel and river hydraulics (1D/2D); drainage and surface water management; erosion and sediment control; watershed planning; and flood risk and climate resilienceServe as Project Manager on large, multidisciplinary assignments and Project Principal on smaller projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfactionAct as a Seller/Doer, identifying and pursuing project opportunities across the water market, particularly in the Ohio Valley regionManage the preparation of engineering designs, plans, specifications, feasibility assessments, technical reports, and rehabilitation strategies for both new and existing infrastructure, typically working with water infrastructure/systems such as: Rainfall and precipitation patterns, Reservoirs and water storage systems, Stormwater runoff and drainage networks, Groundwater systems including aquifers and wells, River and stream flowsProvide support during construction, including engineering services, design clarification, and site involvementLead or support proposal development, including win strategies, scope definition, scheduling, and fee developmentNurturing long-term client relationships and driving sustainable growth aligned with Mott MacDonald’s strategic goalsExpanding our presence with regional municipalities, utilities, public‑sector clients, and private owners throughout the greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky areaWork closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and environmental, and planning to promote teamwork, continuous learning, and collaboration across local and regional officesRequirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (Master’s in water resources, hydrology, or related field preferred)10+ years of progressive water resources engineering experience, leading planning, design, delivery, and construction management of water infrastructure projectsProfessional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Ohio, Pensylvania, or Kentucky required with ability to quickly obtain PE for either state not currently heldProven experience as a seller–doer, including project management and business developmentStrong analytical skills, sound engineering judgement, and outstanding attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teamsAbility to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-focused environmentNice-to-haves

Experience with asset management processes is a plus but not requiredExperience with watershed management or water quality modeling is beneficialFamiliarity with regional utilities and public‑sector clients is a plus, but not requiredBenefits

personal and group performance bonuses401kmedical, dental and vision insuranceshort-term/long-term disabilitypaid holidaysPTOparental leavecompany paid life insurance