Sr. Water/Wastewater Business Lead - Buffalo

Posted 18 days ago

clough harbour associatesBuffalo (NY)

Water/Wastewater Engineers Engineering Services

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$170,000 - $185,000

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About the role

Join Us: Drive Impactful Water Infrastructure Projects as a Sr. Water/Wastewater Business Lead in Buffalo — Lead, Strategize, and Deliver Sustainable Solutions Are you ready to apply your technical depth and project leadership experience to the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure? Do you excel at guiding multidisciplinary teams, partnering with clients, and navigating regulatory‐driven projects that protect public health and the environment? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Water/Wastewater Business Lead to join our Water Team in Buffalo, NY, where you'll provide senior‐level leadership across complex water, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives. In this role, you'll guide project delivery, mentor and support technical teams, and partner closely with clients to advance resilient, regulatory‐driven infrastructure solutions. This is an opportunity to influence technical direction, elevate delivery standards, and help shape sustainable water systems that protect public health and support long‐term community growth—while playing a key role in strengthening client relationships and expanding CHA's impact across the region.

What You'll Do:

Lead the planning, design and delivery of complex water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Manage all aspects of project delivery including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures
Serve as a "seller/doer," developing strategic client relations and cultivating new opportunities
Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to QA/AC procedures, contract requirements and company standards
Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met
Provide office and practice leadership by mentoring engineers and project managers, supporting staff development, and fostering a collaborative, high‐performing team environment

What You Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in water, wastewater and stormwater; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Expert knowledge of water and wastewater treatment systems, conveyance infrastructure, and regulatory compliance with a proven ability to apply best practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
Ability to travel as needed

Why You'll Love It Here:

Expand your leadership impact as you guide project teams, influence technical direction, and deliver water and wastewater solutions that protect public health and strengthen communities
Play a meaningful role in shaping client relationships and advancing sustainable, resilient water infrastructure across the region
Enjoy a flexible work environment that supports collaboration, balance, and opportunities for local and occasional travel
Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing?
Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/.

Salary Range: $170,000 - $185,000 Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement: At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible. We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-VF1Job Summary

Job ID: 7583# Positions: 1Category: Water/Wastewater

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