CSO Construction Project Manager

Seeking an experienced construction project manager to lead and oversee project activities associated with an administrative consent order aimed at addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) within the New York City watershed. This dynamic position will coordinate with industry professionals to help safeguard public health and make a meaningful impact protecting the environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-level program management of all obligations under the CSO Consent Order, identify potential problems with implementation and facilitate timely resolution by coordinating with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with internal engineers to complete comprehensive technical reviews of and develop detailed comments on project documents and prepare technical memoranda and presentations.
• Conduct site visits of active construction projects, attend construction progress meetings to identify potential problems with project implementation, and prepare construction site inspections reports.

What We Are Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering; construction management; science, preferably in physical, environmental, or natural science; or in a related field.
• At least six years of experience in the design, construction, or operation of wastewater treatment plants or collection systems, stormwater management systems, or other systems for protecting water quality.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection system, treatment plant, stormwater system, or CSO system engineering design, operation practices, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of USEPA and NYSDEC wastewater, stormwater, and CSO rules and regulations and experience working with federal, state, or local water/wastewater agencies.
• Experience managing environmental construction projects.
• A New York State Professional Engineer’s license is preferred but not required.

Position Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel to and from construction sites or meetings in New York City, for which a valid driver’s license and access to own transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

To Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by March 9, 2025. Please reference #25-NY-IEM-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits listing may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

About NEIWPCC

NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.