Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•Kansas City, MO

9d•$125,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Wilson & Company is seeking a registered civil or environmental engineer with at least 12 years of engineering consulting experience to serve as Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager. The role focuses on sustainable municipal infrastructure design for potable water treatment and supply, and wastewater and sewage treatment and disposal. The Senior Project Manager will lead technical delivery, client management and business development, and personnel efforts for the Kansas City water/wastewater team. The position also involves building strong working relationships with other water/wastewater teams in the firm and contributing to an engaging work environment with opportunities to grow as an individual and leader. Wilson & Company provides engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services across offices in several U.S. regions. The company describes its purpose as helping clients move projects from concept to completion and emphasizes discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, solutions, and lasting relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in municipal water infrastructure design and engineering consulting.
Active professional licensure in Kansas or Missouri.
Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D for design plan production.
High confidence, strong work ethic, proven teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Desire to mentor, develop, and work with younger professionals.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage a wide range of projects.
Ability to develop and manage business relationships with private and public clients.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a field directly relevant to water and wastewater treatment.
Active professional licensure in other Midwest states.
Experience with modeling software such as WaterCAD and SewerCAD.
Familiarity with or experience in federal and state funding programs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed engineers, designers, and other production personnel with a range of experience.
Apply familiarity with engineering studies, reports, and design requirements for projects in Kansas and Missouri.
Design water systems, including storage tanks, booster pump stations, transmission and distribution lines, groundwater wells, and water treatment facilities.
Design wastewater systems, including collection systems, lift stations, force mains, and wastewater treatment processes.
Design effluent reuse systems, including tertiary filtration, storage, disinfection, pumping, and distribution.
Lead marketing and business development efforts for the water/wastewater team.
Manage client relationships and business development, and lead personnel efforts for the team.
Develop strong working relationships with other water/wastewater teams in the firm.