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Department Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineering

1/7/2026

The Department Manager will lead and grow a team of professionals in Water/Wastewater Engineering, overseeing project delivery and ensuring alignment with client expectations. They will also foster a culture of development and collaboration while driving business development efforts.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Jones Edmunds is a Florida-based engineering and consulting firm that provides environmental and infrastructure solutions with Integrity, Knowledge, and Service. Established in 1974, Jones Edmunds has offices in Alachua, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Tampa, Titusville, and Winter Haven. Jones Edmunds is ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 500 Design firm and a Top 200 Environmental firm in the United States.
About the Role

Description

At Jones Edmunds, we help communities thrive through innovative engineering and consulting solutions. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Department Manager to lead our Water/Wastewater Engineering team within the Utilities discipline.


If you’re energized by building high-performing teams, guiding complex projects, and cultivating lasting client relationships, this leadership role could be a great fit for you.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a department of Project Managers, Engineers, Scientists, Analysts, Designers, Technicians, and support staff.
  • Oversee project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality align with client and company expectations.
  • Foster a culture of servant leadership, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to achieve career and department goals.
  • Collaborate across departments to balance workloads, share expertise, and deliver seamless client service.
  • Drive business development through client engagement, proposals, and long-term partnerships.
  • Represent the firm as a visible leader both internally and externally.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Education: BS in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, or related field (or equivalent progressive experience).
  • Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in consulting or a related field, including 3+ years in project management.
  • Licensure: Florida PE, PG, or Architect registration may be required.
  • Other: Knowledge of project performance metrics; valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR

Why Join Jones Edmunds?

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

                  - Medical, Dental, and Vision options

                  - Employer paid Short-Term disability and life insurance

                  - Paid Holidays and Generous PTO

                  - Employer Contributed 401(K) plan

                  - Tuition Reimbursement

                  - And more…

  • Ownership Culture: As an Associate Owner in our ESOP company, you share in our success.
  • A Hybrid Work Schedule: Optional remote work on Thursdays and Fridays
  • Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values integrity, knowledge, and service.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP


Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.


As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen and motor vehicle report.

Key Skills
Project ManagementEngineeringConsultingTeam LeadershipClient EngagementBusiness DevelopmentMentoringCollaborationServant LeadershipQuality AssuranceBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementStaff DevelopmentTechnical ExpertiseProblem SolvingCommunication
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipConsultingEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision OptionsShort-Term DisabilityLife InsurancePaid HolidaysGenerous PTO401(K) PlanTuition Reimbursement
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