Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

AECOM•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for its Chicago office. This senior-level leadership role combines extensive municipal water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure experience with client development and business growth. The successful candidate will work in a seller-doer capacity, leading technical delivery while expanding client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting growth initiatives across the Chicago metro area and regional Midwest markets. The role involves leading technical oversight and project management for municipal infrastructure projects and programs, providing specialized input across planning, design, and construction, and managing quality, cost, scope, schedule, and financial performance. The Project Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and lead business development, client relationship, proposal, and market-presence activities. New employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment. Relocation assistance and sponsorship are not offered for this role.

Requirements

BA/BS in Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency through experience and/or education.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of experience in municipal water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure.
Experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects and multi-project portfolios.
Proven experience managing project financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and forecasting.
Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and proposal leadership.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience leading client interviews and developing technical proposals.
Strong commitment to mentorship, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide technical oversight for municipal water, wastewater treatment, and conveyance infrastructure projects.
Serve as Project Manager for complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure programs.
Provide specialized technical input to planning studies, design development, and construction-phase services.
Perform and oversee QA/QC reviews of design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
Develop construction cost estimates and engineering budgets; manage scope, schedule, and financial performance.
Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
Mentor and develop entry- and mid-level engineers.
Lead and support business development efforts in the municipal water/wastewater market in Chicago and the broader Midwest region.
Develop and maintain relationships with municipal clients, utility districts, and key stakeholders.
Identify and pursue project opportunities aligned with the regional growth strategy.
Support and lead proposal efforts, including technical approach development, scope definition, and fee estimates.
Participate in client presentations, interviews, and industry events to strengthen AECOM’s market presence.
Drive repeat business through client satisfaction and proactive communication throughout project delivery.