Water Resources Project Manager
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
RESPEC is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager for our Tampa, Florida office.
The Water Resources Project Manager will be involved with the management and technical execution of all types of planning, design, and specialty services related to public and private water resources, watershed, and stormwater projects. Responsibilities include:
- Manage water resources projects and provide technical leadership from planning through project closeout
- Develop business and relationships with clients
- Prepare project scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Identify staff to work on projects
- Lead project teams and ensure the quality of deliverables, schedules are met, and the financial success of projects
- Assist in hiring water resources staff to work in the Tampa office
- Coordinate with team members, clients, and regulatory agencies
- Mentor junior staff and help them advance their careers
- Support business development efforts and proposal preparation
Qualifications & Requirements
Required
- Bachelor of science degree in civil or environmental engineering
- Experience with municipal and private clients in Florida
- 12-20 years of technical experience
- Professional engineer license in Florida or ability to obtain license within 6 months of start date
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Project experience including successful delivery of civil engineering planning studies, designs, and construction documents
Preferred
- Experience in providing engineering services and project management in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties
- Familiarity with development and design processes that are specific to Tampa Bay Area Counties
- Regulatory/permitting submittals and processing
- Technical writing
- Client interface and communications
- Practical application of various hydrology/hydraulics software (e.g. BMP Trains, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HSPF, SWMM, StormWise, etc.)
- Experience in developing and guiding construction plan package preparation
Compensation
Salary depends on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About the Company
Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you're someone who sees problems as opportunities, you'll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we've tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you'll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you'll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
From RE/SPEC Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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