Potable Water Design Project Manager

Position Overview

A well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Potable Water Project Manager to lead water treatment and supply projects across Illinois. This position will oversee treatment plant designs, technical studies, multidisciplinary project teams, client relationships, and business development activities.

The role is suited to a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong potable water design background who is ready to take ownership of projects, mentor technical staff, and contribute to the continued growth of a water practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage potable water treatment, storage, and supply projects from initial planning through final delivery.
• Lead both single-discipline and multidisciplinary engineering assignments.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, fees, and delivery strategies.
• Support proposal preparation, client presentations, and project pursuits.
• Review contract terms and provide input on scope, fee, schedule, and project risk.
• Assemble project teams and assign responsibilities based on technical experience and staff availability.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, invoicing, quality, and overall client satisfaction.
• Coordinate engineering activities between internal teams, subconsultants, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead client and agency meetings, address technical questions, and resolve project-related issues.
• Perform technical and quality-control reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Contribute to internal design standards, technical procedures, and quality-management practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and project team members.
• Support employee development and help team members progress toward professional goals.
• Maintain existing client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work.
• Participate in business development and growth initiatives within the Illinois potable water market.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer license in Illinois.

Required Experience

• At least six years of engineering experience involving potable water infrastructure.
• Technical experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Water treatment plant design
  • Water treatment process evaluations and studies
  • Water supply systems
  • Wells, pumping, and related facilities
  • Water storage facilities
• At least two years of experience managing multidisciplinary potable water projects.
• Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Ability to manage client expectations and communicate effectively with municipal, regulatory, and technical stakeholders.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering standards, technical publications, and applicable government regulations.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, business correspondence, proposals, and project documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented consulting environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Participation in relevant professional or technical organizations is preferred.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $115,000 to $145,000, depending on the candidate's experience, technical capabilities, project-management background, licensure, and other relevant qualifications.

Benefits and Workplace Flexibility

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement and financial-planning benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Parental leave
• Flexible scheduling and work-from-home options
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Long-term employee ownership or equity-based benefits