Drinking Water Project Lead — Client-Facing & Impactful

Wessler Engineering; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health and disability insurance

401(k) profit-sharing

Job summary

Wessler Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead drinking water engineering projects that improve infrastructure and quality of life in the communities served. You will own projects from scope through design and construction, balancing technical leadership with client relations and business development.

You’ll mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions for municipal clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum 6 years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Indiana.
• Demonstrated experience with drinking water engineering projects (water treatment, distribution, pumping, storage).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of drinking water infrastructure projects from development through completion.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, staffing, and financial performance.
• Guide project teams and coordinate engineers, technicians, and other professionals to deliver high-quality work.
• Oversee projects involving water treatment facilities, distribution systems, pumping, and storage infrastructure.
• Lead client meetings, design reviews, bidding, and contract awards.
• Coordinate regulatory approvals and permits; ensure QA/QC to Wessler’s standards.
• Mentor engineers and support professional development.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Business development

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wessler Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead drinking water engineering projects that improve infrastructure and quality of life in the communities served. You will own projects from scope through design and construction, balancing technical leadership with client relations and business development.

You’ll mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions for municipal clients.