Group Manager, Water Resources Engineering

About CP Engineers

With over 40 years of industry leadership, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site / civil, water / wastewater, municipal, MEP, and environmental engineering. Our diverse portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients - many of whom have partnered with us for decades. Join a fast-growing team dedicated to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and professional growth.

Remote work flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive culture have helped CP earn back-to-back Best Places to Work in NJ awards and driven strong employee retention.

Ready to advance your career with a respected industry leader?

Apply today and help shape the future of wastewater infrastructure with CP Engineers!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Group Manager for our Water and Wastewater team with 15+ years of experience to lead the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a high-impact role for a technical expert and proven leader who thrives on interfacing directly with clients to ensure successful project outcomes, managing complex projects and mentoring teams. Deep experience with water and wastewater system engineering is a necessity.

The Group Manager – Water Resources Engineering is the entrepreneurial and strategic leader responsible for driving growth, operational excellence, and financial success for the Water Resources Engineering Group at CP Engineers. This leadership role goes well beyond project management : you will shape team culture, own KPIs, make key hiring decisions, and lead the group as a full-fledged business unit within the organization.

You are the primary architect for group success - ensuring high client satisfaction, organizational adaptability, and continuous improvement by combining technical knowledge with strong business and people leadership.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Define and execute annual and long-term business plans for the Water Resources Engineering Group, fully aligned with CP Engineers’ companywide vision.
• Establish, monitor, and exceed group-level KPIs covering revenue growth, financial utilization, labor multiplier, and client retention.
• Run the group as a business, including forecasting, resource planning, and identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Lead efforts to hire, onboard, and develop high-performers (including Project Managers, Market Managers, and key engineers).

Financial & Operational Performance

Organizational Change & Team Culture

Client Development & Brand Stewardship

Talent Management & Staff Development

Project Oversight & Quality Control

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

(Examples based on 2025 business objectives)

Salary range : $130,000.00-$180,000.00

Why CP Engineers?

CP Engineers offers the chance to lead, innovate, and grow a team as your own business within a collaborative and fast-growing firm. If you are energized by leadership, value building high-performing teams, and want to drive real impact in Water Resources engineering, we invite you to apply and shape the future with us.

Apply Today. Be the growth catalyst for CP Engineers’ Water Resources Engineering Group.

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