Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager
About The Position
As a Project Manager, you’ll take the lead in shaping critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects that make a real difference in communities. From concept through completion, you’ll drive every phase—planning, design, and delivery, while guiding high-performing, multidisciplinary teams to success. In this role, you’ll build and strengthen client relationships, serving as a trusted partner and strategic advisor. You’ll balance technical excellence with financial and operational performance, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards. This is an opportunity to combine engineering expertise, leadership, and big-picture thinking, owning complex initiatives and turning vision into reality while making a lasting impact on essential infrastructure systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
- 8+ years of water and wastewater engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficiency in AutoCad and Civil3D software.
Responsibilities
- Drive project execution strategies, proactively identifying risks, resolving challenges, and implementing solutions to keep projects on track and within scope.
- Develop and monitor detailed project work plans, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure efficient use of time and financial performance.
- Lead client presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards throughout all project phases.
- Oversee contract management activities, including scope development, negotiations, change orders, and documentation.
- Champion continuous improvement by implementing best practices, innovative technologies, and process enhancements across projects.
- Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support project pursuits and interviews.
- Monitor project financials, including forecasting, invoicing, and profitability analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, environmental, planning, and construction teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing guidance on long-term infrastructure planning, capital improvement programs, and system optimization.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid professional training
- Major license achievement bonus
- Extensive on-demand learning center
- Paid professional memberships
- Industry-competitive PTO
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid parental leave
- Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- HSA and FSA options
- Employer-paid STD and LTD
- Employer-paid term life insurance
- Retirement 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly social events
- Paid group volunteering events
- Employee networks and groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
