Water Treatment Project Manager

ARCO/Murray National Construction•Chicago, IL

6h•$84,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

ARCO/Murray is seeking a Water Treatment Project Manager to implement water and wastewater treatment solutions for new projects. The role oversees technical integration of mechanical and process systems—including chemical, membrane, biological, and advanced oxidation process (AOP) technologies—at light or heavy industrial sites. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to define project scope, budget, and schedule, and manages execution from preliminary design and procurement through construction, startup, commissioning, and closeout. The Project Manager leads client meetings, site visits, and vendor and subcontractor coordination, and provides technical support and troubleshooting throughout implementation. The role is based in the Denver or Chicago office and requires travel of up to 40% for project work and industry events. It also represents ARCO/Murray in the regional market through involvement in professional organizations. The position is intended for an engineer or project manager with 3–5 years of professional experience, preferably in private-sector water, wastewater, biosolids treatment, or process system integration. The typical base compensation range is stated as $84,000–$160,000, with discretionary bonus eligibility; the posting also lists a Pay Range of $84,000–$120,000 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
3–5 years of professional experience in engineering or project management, preferably in private-sector water, wastewater, or biosolids treatment projects.
Experience delivering and implementing treatment systems in industrial or municipal facilities.
Experience with large-scale membrane-based treatment systems, such as UF, NF, and RO.
Experience with indirect potable reuse applications.
Experience with biological technologies such as SBR, MBR, and MBBR.
Experience integrating SCADA and BAS/PLC systems for process control and automation.
Familiarity with permitting and environmental compliance at local, state, and federal levels.
Ability to manage projects from preliminary design and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Willingness to work from the Denver or Chicago office and travel up to 40% for site work and industry events.
Strong technical foundation in chemical, biological, membrane, and AOP treatment systems.
Strong communication, technical writing, leadership, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

EIT certification or PE license.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Salesforce, and Revit.
Familiarity with LEED or other sustainability frameworks.

Responsibilities

Oversee technical integration of mechanical or process systems, including chemical, membrane, biological, and AOP technologies, into light or heavy industrial sites.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define project scope, budget, and schedule.
Manage project execution, including submittals, procurement, construction coordination, startup, and commissioning.
Lead client meetings, site visits, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
Travel up to 40% to active job sites, preconstruction meetings, and industry conferences.
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and solutions during all phases of implementation.
Represent ARCO/Murray in the regional market through active involvement in professional organizations.
Manage projects through preliminary design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Traditional and Roth 401(k).
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarship for associates’ children, up to $28,000 per child.
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
One week of paid volunteer leave each year.
100% charitable match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Paid parental leave.