Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Description

The company is hiring a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for its Chicago office. This senior leadership role calls for extensive experience in municipal water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure, along with a proven record in client development and business growth.

You will work as a seller-doer, leading technical delivery while also growing client relationships, finding new opportunities and supporting strategic growth across the Chicago metro area and the wider Midwest region.

The company is a global infrastructure consulting firm that works across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, from advisory and planning through design, engineering, program and construction management. It has over 50,000 staff and reported $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical oversight for municipal water, wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Act as Project Manager for complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure programs.
• Give specialist technical input to planning studies, design development and construction-phase services.
• Carry out or oversee QA/QC reviews of design calculations, drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and engineering budgets, and manage scope, schedule and financial performance.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on time and on budget.
• Mentor and develop entry-level and mid-level engineers.
• Lead and support business development in the municipal water and wastewater market in Chicago and the broader Midwest.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, utility districts and key stakeholders.
• Find and pursue new projects that fit the regional growth strategy.
• Lead or support proposals, including technical approach, scope definition and fee estimates.
• Take part in client presentations, interviews and industry events to build the company's market presence.
• Keep clients satisfied and communicate proactively throughout delivery to win repeat work.

Requirements

• A BA or BS in Engineering plus 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 15+ years of experience in municipal water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure. (Preferred)
• Experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects and multi-project portfolios. (Preferred)
• Proven track record managing project financial performance, including revenue, profitability and forecasting. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated success in business development, client management and proposal leadership. (Preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Preferred)
• Experience leading client interviews and writing technical proposals. (Preferred)
• A strong commitment to mentorship, team leadership and continuous improvement. (Preferred)

Conditions

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Visa sponsorship is not offered now or in the future.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and keeps all applicant information confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence and flexible work options.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs for technical and leadership skills, with access to a global network of experts and modern tools.