Senior Water Wastewater Project Manager
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Senior Water Treatment Facility Project Manager to join its Water team. This position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at one of GFT’s offices. The role supports sustainable water management and infrastructure projects, with a focus on systems that treat and transport drinking water safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental requirements. The successful candidate will lead and support the design, optimization, and management of water treatment systems. The work includes overseeing treatment plant and pumping station design, performing hydraulic analyses, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing projects from feasibility through design, construction, or commissioning. The position is based in New York or New Jersey.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- More than 15 years of experience in the water discipline, particularly designing water infrastructure such as treatment and pumping station projects, including studies, plans, and specifications.
- Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects.
- Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design of water treatment plants and pumping stations, including CAD drawings and equipment selection.
- Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pretreatment, granular media and membrane filtration, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment.
- Perform hydraulic analyses of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems.
- Select pumps and evaluate the performance of existing pumps.
- Ensure treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards to protect public health and the environment.
- Conduct feasibility studies and manage infrastructure projects from design through completion.
- Develop cost projections and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Wellness programs.
- Parental leave.
- Pet insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Paid-time-off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, including access to internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
