Senior Project Manager – Dams

Where do you step in?

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Senior Project Manager, you will join our Dams Team in the Troy, NY, Rhinebeck, NY, Shelton, CT, or Middletown, CT office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Dams Team and Projects

Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team at Tighe & Bond that’s leading the way in dam and levee engineering across the northeast. With more than 2,000 projects under our belt—from inspections to multi-million-dollar dam rehabilitations and removals—we’re trusted to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that protect communities and enhance resilience. Our engineers and scientists work together to support the full lifecycle of dam and levee systems, from concept through construction, with a focus on public safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory excellence.

Whether it’s designing critical repairs, navigating complex permitting, or removing aging infrastructure to restore natural ecosystems, our work directly supports dam safety, climate resilience, water management, and the restoration of fish and wildlife habitats.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a vital role in driving the success of dam related projects throughout the Northeast. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with a team of experts to design and conduct technical work, addressing and solving complex engineering challenges
• Serving as a primary client contact, managing relationships with private, state, and local government clients to promote successful project outcomes
• Leading business development efforts, including responding to RFPs, developing proposals, presentations, and shaping project approaches, scopes, and fees including risk identification/management
• Overseeing the entire project lifecycle, while adhering to budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements
• Providing technical leadership, conducting quality control reviews, and mentoring project managers and junior staff
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the One Water Team and expanding Tighe & Bond’s presence in the dam and ecological restoration sector
• Actively engaging in industry organizations, representing Tighe & Bond through committee leadership, conference presentations, publications, and professional involvement
  
  

What does a Senior Project Manager need?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Substantial experience in consulting engineering within the dams, river restoration, or water resources engineering industry, with increasing responsibility
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in CT
• Familiarity with New England and NY regulations, permitting and funding opportunities related to the dam processes
• Proven experience in successful project management, including leading teams, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Leadership ability with a passion for team building, mentoring and developing staff
• Self-motivated and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Additional experience in business development, proposal writing, and strategic planning
• Familiarity with New England and New York dam safety regulations, permitting processes and funding opportunities
• Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods (e.g., design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager at risk).
• Additional licensure in multiple states, particularly NY and MA to support diverse project needs.
  
  

Your Financial And Wellness Benefits

• Senior Project Manager salaries range from $143,000 to $187,000, based on skills and experience
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime, and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
  
  

Ways to Grow Your Career

We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

Our Culture and Values

We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our Make a Difference program.

We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

More About Tighe & Bond

We are a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm, recognized for its commitment to excellence. With a team of over 600 professionals, we provide innovative solutions for land use, water resources, transportation, and environmental challenges throughout the Northeast. As a top 10 ENR New England Design Firm and the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, we are dedicated to building a more sustainable future.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills, and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.