Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Post Date

Jun 10, 2026

Location

Nashville,
Tennessee

ZIP/Postal Code

37203
US
Aug 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

NAS-0bfac8a4-8e45-42f1-bfa1-50c969611031

Pay Rate

$160k - $185k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager in the Nashville/Knoxville, TN area to oversee the full lifecycle of municipal water and wastewater projects from early concept through construction. This individual will manage 10+ concurrent projects, coordinating with delivery teams, contractors, and sub-consultants while ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. They will lead project teams, delegate design and engineering tasks effectively, and mentor junior staff while reviewing technical deliverables and ensuring alignment with project goals.
Responsibilities include supporting the preparation of design drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and pre-construction planning efforts across multi-discipline projects. The role also requires strong client-facing skills, including interfacing with stakeholders, government officials, and internal leadership to provide updates and maintain relationships. Approximately 10–15% of the role will be focused on business development, including contributing to strategic planning, marketing efforts, and RFQ responses in partnership with sales teams. This person will actively participate in industry organizations, conferences, and committees to stay connected within the water/wastewater community. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can balance technical project execution with delegation, team leadership, and a sales-oriented mindset.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 10+ years of experience within water/wastewater
- Previous experience in a Project Manager position
- PMP certification or equivalent experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Drainage experience
- Prior experience at a consulting firm

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.