Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Bethlehem, PA

1d • $98,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Are you ready to take the next step beyond technical execution and into leading projects that protect public health and the environment? Do you enjoy balancing engineering expertise with collaboration, coordination, and accountability to deliver meaningful results?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to join our Water Team in Bethlehem, PA. This role offers the opportunity to manage critical infrastructure projects, partner with multidisciplinary teams and clients, and continue building your project management and leadership capabilities within a supportive, growth‑focused environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 5 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required; minimum of 2 years of project management experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong technical background in water/wastewater treatment processes, including pump sizing, process evaluations, chemical feed systems, and PFAS treatment design
• Ability to assess and interpret structural and process conditions of tanks, clarifiers, and treatment systems
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Strong leadership, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed evaluations of water/wastewater treatment processes, including aeration systems, chemical feed systems, PFAS treatment, and pump sizing
• Conduct structural and condition assessments for process tanks, clarifiers, and other treatment infrastructure to determine repair, retrofit, or replacement needs
• Manage water, wastewater, and sewer projects from development of project proposals through completion, providing environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions
• Lead engineering design efforts from concept through bid ready documents, including system layout, process design, and technical specifications
• Develop hydraulic and process calculations and ensure engineering solutions meet regulatory, operational, and safety requirements
• Oversee full project delivery—including scope, budget, schedule, client communication, contracts, purchase orders, documentation, and financial management (subcontractor payments, invoices, and monthly operations reviews)
• Develop multi-discipline engineering (civil, structural, electrical, mechanical/process) and project-specific health and safety plans and ensure QA/QC compliance as determined by the Quality Management Plan
• Communicate updates clearly to clients, management, and project teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level