Water Resources & Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is seeking a full-time Water Resources Project Manager in Franklin, TN. The role involves leading projects related to stormwater management, environmental permitting, and municipal engineering. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing project deliverables, managing budgets, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree, P.E. licensure in Tennessee, and over 10 years of experience in water resource engineering.
Job Title
Water Resources - Project Manager (Full-time, Franklin, TN)


Overview
As a Water Resource Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you'll lead and contribute to a wide range of projects, including stormwater management, environmental permitting, MS4 compliance, watershed planning, and municipal engineering. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of passionate experts, delivering innovative solutions tailored to our clients' needs, while supporting a shared vision for balanced growth.


Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals, offering easy access to Nashville’s attractions while providing a small-town charm environment.


Key Responsibilities

Lead environmental planning and permitting efforts for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, integrating water resource considerations
Interpret and apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations to ensure compliance throughout project lifecycles
Advise and support municipalities in developing and implementing 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

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
10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and water resource engineering
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations including Clean Water Act and state-specific permitting frameworks on transportation or infrastructure projects
Established professional relationships with Tennessee regulatory agencies, municipal governments, and county authorities
Proven leadership experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff

Preferred Capabilities

Exceptional project management skills including task delegation, scheduling, budgeting, and resource optimization
Experience managing staff utilization and allocating resources to deliver high-quality, client-focused projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts across multiple platforms
Collaborative mindset with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging in creative problem-solving and critical analysis

Benefits
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.


Equal Opportunity Employer
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.