W/WW PM
Water/Wastewater Project Manager
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Industry: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure / Civil & Environmental Engineering
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our growing Phoenix team. This individual will lead the planning, design, and delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Arizona while serving as a trusted advisor to municipal clients and a mentor to engineering staff.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in water and wastewater systems, proven project management experience, and the ability to successfully manage client relationships, project teams, and business development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction and project closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations.
- Monitor project performance to ensure successful delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
- Manage project scope and identify potential risks and opportunities throughout project execution.
Technical Leadership
- Oversee the design of water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection system projects.
- Review engineering reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and technical deliverables.
- Guide project teams through permitting, regulatory compliance, and agency coordination processes.
- Provide engineering support during bidding, construction administration, and field services activities.
- Ensure adherence to quality management standards and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 8+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering consulting.
- Proven experience managing municipal infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment systems, conveyance infrastructure, and utility design.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience
- Arizona municipal water and wastewater projects.
- Water and wastewater treatment plant design and rehabilitation.
- Pump stations, lift stations, and pipeline projects.
- Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs).
- Facility master planning and infrastructure assessment projects.
- Design-build and alternative delivery experience.
- Existing relationships with Arizona municipalities and utility agencies.
Technical Expertise
- Water Treatment Facilities
- Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Water Distribution Systems
- Wastewater Collection Systems
- Reclaimed Water Systems
- Pump Stations & Lift Stations
- Hydraulic Modeling
- Facility Planning & Asset Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
- Capital Improvement Programs
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- ESOP / Employee Ownership opportunities.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development and leadership training.
- Continuing education and PE license reimbursement.
- Defined career progression into Senior Project Manager, Group Manager, and Practice Leadership positions.
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