Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater Treatment Systems

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater Treatment Systems based in United States.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to lead complex water and wastewater projects from planning through successful <delivery.You> will combine project management, technical expertise, client relationship management, and business development to support a growing practice.The role requires a strong understanding of water and wastewater utility systems, with particular depth in water treatment <design.You> will work directly with clients to understand their needs, establish expectations, solve technical challenges, and deliver lasting <solutions.As> a project leader, you will guide internal teams and sub-consultants while maintaining accountability for schedules, quality, communication, and project <outcomes.You> will also have the opportunity to win new work, strengthen client relationships, mentor professionals, and build a self-sufficient team.This role is ideal for a proven engineering leader who wants meaningful ownership and the opportunity to shape the growth of a specialized practice.

Accountabilities

• Manage multiple water and wastewater projects, ensuring commitments related to schedule, quality, communication, and delivery are consistently met.
• Work directly with clients to understand objectives, establish project schedules, set expectations, and provide proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply strong knowledge of water and wastewater utility engineering, including wells, pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, and treatment systems.
• Provide technical leadership on water treatment design and related engineering solutions, ensuring projects meet client and technical requirements.
• Act as the project management lead and trusted client advisor, strengthening existing relationships and creating a high-quality client experience.
• Serve as a hands-on problem solver, identifying technical and project challenges and developing practical solutions that make clients' work easier.
• Build, lead, and direct multidisciplinary staff and sub-consultants to deliver projects successfully and on schedule.
• Schedule and lead production and project team meetings, maintaining alignment on priorities, responsibilities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Mentor and develop engineering professionals, helping build a capable, collaborative, and increasingly self-sufficient team.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities, winning new work, developing client relationships, and expanding the practice.
• Bring new clients and projects into the organization while cultivating long-term partnerships and repeat business.
• Help establish and grow the water and wastewater practice through organic growth, strong project execution, and strategic client engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; a master's degree is preferred.
• 12+ years of professional experience delivering water and wastewater projects within an engineering or design consulting environment.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in water and wastewater utility engineering, with significant experience in water treatment design.
• Proven track record successfully managing complex engineering projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build trusted relationships, understand client challenges, and deliver practical solutions.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical and project decisions.
• Experience leading engineering teams, staff, and sub-consultants while maintaining accountability for project outcomes.
• Strong business development capabilities, including experience winning work, developing clients, and contributing to practice growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, engineers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities, with a collaborative approach to developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a growing environment where initiative, ownership, and entrepreneurial thinking are valued.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States, with an alternative location option in Roseville, California.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Less than 20% travel expected.
• Opportunity to work on complex water and wastewater engineering projects with meaningful real-world impact.
• Access to mentorship, collaboration, and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse team of engineering and professional services specialists.
• Opportunity to develop practical engineering, project management, client relationship, and business development expertise.
• Significant opportunity to help build and grow a specialized practice.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.