Technical Manager Jobs in New York

INTRODUCTION

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and client-focused Professional Engineer to join our Water Team as a Technical Manager. In this role, you will partner with municipal clients to plan, design, and deliver a range of wastewater projects to support our Rye Brook office.

Our Mid-Atlantic team comprises a dynamic group of engineers, scientists, and design professionals who emulate Woodard & Curran’s values. Woodard & Curran creates a safe and fun environment for employees to thrive and collaborate with teams locally and nationwide to deliver clean water solutions to our clients.

LOCATION

Location: Rye Brook, NY

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work Schedule: Expectation is 2 to 3 days in the office or onsite with clients.

Travel up to 20%: Clients within the Mid-Atlantic Region, generally within a two-hour radius of Westchester County

PROJECTS

To name a few, projects may include:

• Collection system assessments, planning, design, and rehabilitation
• Pumping station designs and rehabilitation
• Municipal wastewater systems, including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and wastewater treatment processes
• Biosolids management and renewable energy development

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AT WOODARD & CURRAN

• Managing and executing work on wastewater system design, planning, and construction projects by leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants.
• Determining the overall delivery approach for projects. Partner with senior leadership to develop technical approaches to larger projects.
• Scheduling and tracking project budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Utilizing Woodard & Curran’s Project Quality Assurance Program to execute all projects.
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses.
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery.
• Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner.
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, or observing construction project status.
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials.
• Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran technical excellence standards are met.
• Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects.
• Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards.
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations.
• Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• 10-15 years of consulting engineering experience.
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York (or ability to apply for reciprocity).
• The successful candidate will have technical management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with municipal wastewater systems.
• Well-versed in state and federal regulations.
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations to stakeholders is a plus.
• Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope, budget, and schedules.

The anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations.

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

MUTUAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.

EMPLOYEE SUPPORT & BENEFITS

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

WORKPLACE INFORMATION

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

RECRUITMENT AGENCY POLICY

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

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TERMS, PRIVACY & USE OF AI IN HIRING

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.