Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager


Boston
Permanent
USD125000 - USD145000
Civil
PR/545453_1747989206
Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Think of a workplace where your contributions matter. Where you're trusted with work that aligns with your values and strengths, and where your career isn't just supported-it's actively championed. A place where collaboration is the norm, and your team is genuinely invested in your growth and success.

We believe in creating an environment where people feel empowered, challenged, and cared for-both professionally and personally. Our commitment goes beyond the job description. We offer opportunities for learning and advancement, encourage fresh ideas, and support a healthy balance between work and life. If you're driven to make a difference and want to be part of a team that values what you bring to the table, we'd love to meet you.

Job Description

The Project Technical Leader (PTL) role is an important role for the firm that will focus on key areas of technical delivery. As part of the Global Delivery Excellence Framework (GDEF), the PTL develops and drives the technical vision of the project working closely with the Project Manager (PM), and reports directly to the PM.

The PTL is responsible for coordination of the technical content of both design and non-design projects, with a focus on preemptive, preventive and proactive approaches to delivery that mitigate circle backs.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

  • With high-level goals provided, creates water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, etc. engineering designs of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
  • Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
  • Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary.
  • Contributes to the firm's technical knowledge management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing technical journals.
  • Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
  • Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attend conferences etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
  • Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional engineering (PE) license.
  • 10 years of related experience.
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
  • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

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