Project Manager

Trotter and Associates, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

SIMPLE Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education and Tuition Reimb

Job summary

Trotter and Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced municipal Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to lead planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure improvements across Illinois and Wisconsin.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with municipalities and regulators, and guide projects from concept through construction. Join a team focused on technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and long-term client relationships, with growth in project leadership and business development

Qualifications

• P.E. license required or clearly stated as part of qualification.
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Experience designing municipal water/wastewater infrastructure including pump/lift stations and treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements.
• Experience preparing reports, plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Experience working with municipalities or public-sector clients.
• Strong communication, PM, organizational, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and preparation of plans, specs, calculations, reports, and construction documents.
• Design municipal water/wastewater infrastructure including pumps and treatment facilities.
• Review and analyze water/wastewater projects.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory reviews.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with municipalities, contractors, utilities, regulators, and internal teams.
• Assist with bidding, construction observation, and project implementation.
• Mentor staff engineers and support business development.

Skills

P.E. (Professional Engineer)

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Professional Engineer license

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

WaterCAD/WaterGEMS

BioWIN

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Design Infrastructure That Strengthens Communities

Trotter and Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced municipal Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure improvements throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Working alongside Sr. Project Managers, company leadership, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, this position provides the opportunity to manage projects from concept through construction while serving municipalities and public-sector clients across the region.

As Trotter continues to grow, we are investing in experienced civil engineers who value technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and long-term client relationships. This role offers increasing responsibility in project leadership, client coordination, and mentoring while contributing to infrastructure improvements that strengthen the communities we serve.

Why This Role Stands Out

Municipal water/wastewater projects require thoughtful planning, sound engineering judgment, and close collaboration with clients, regulatory agencies, and project partners. As a Project Engineer at Trotter, you'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle - from planning and design through permitting, bidding, construction, and project closeout.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and coordination of municipal water/wastewater engineering projects.
• Design water and wastewater treatment facilities, booster stations, lift stations, biological process upgrades, etc. all for public infrastructure
• Expertise building and enhancing client relationships
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven track record in project/personnel management
• Flexibility, tact, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing demands and establish priorities.
• Prepare engineering reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in field investigations, construction observation, and project meetings.
• Mentor project engineers while expanding your technical and project leadership responsibilities.
• Build lasting client relationships through responsive, high-quality engineering services.

The Projects

Your work will support a broad range of municipal infrastructure improvements, including:

• Water treatment facilities
• Wastewater treatment facilities
• Utility infrastructure
• Pump stations and process structures
• Public works facilities
• Facility upgrades and rehabilitation projects

The Role

Working alongside Sr. Project Managers, company leadership, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll plan, design, coordinate, and deliver municipal civil engineering projects from concept through construction.

• Leading the design and preparation of engineering plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and construction documents.
• Designing municipal water/wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, lift stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, etc.
• Reviewing and analyzing water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure projects.
• Coordinating permitting activities and regulatory reviews.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinating with municipalities, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Assisting during bidding, construction observation, and project implementation.
• Reviewing technical work and mentoring staff engineers.
• Assisting with project planning, proposals, and business development activities.

You Are The Right Candidate If…

Successful Project Manager combine technical expertise with sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering practical engineering solutions that serve communities for years to come.

You are the right candidate if you bring:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Approximately 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Experience designing municipal water/wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, lift stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, etc.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience working directly with municipalities, utility districts, or other public-sector clients.
• Strong communication, project management, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• A collaborative mindset, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Choose Your Home Base

This M-F, In-Office position may be based in:

• Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

The role includes collaboration with project teams across the organization and periodic site visits throughout the region.

Tools and Technology

You'll work with industry-leading engineering and project delivery software, including:

• MicroStation
• WaterCAD/WaterGEMS
• BioWIN
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Teams
• Project management software

Compensation and Benefits

Base Compensation: $120,000-$150,000, based on experience, qualifications, professional licensure, project management responsibilities, and technical expertise.

Additional Compensation

• Overtime compensation at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 each week.
• Performance-based Year-End Bonus recognizing individual contributions and the firm's overall success.
• Profit Sharing based on firm performance.

TAI pays 100% of employee coverage and 25% of dependent coverage for:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Additional Benefits

• SIMPLE Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Trotter and Associates, Inc.

For decades, Trotter and Associates, Inc. has partnered with municipalities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin to plan, design, and deliver infrastructure solutions that serve communities for generations. Originally established as a water and wastewater engineering firm, Trotter has strategically expanded its services to include civil, structural, architectural, utility infrastructure rehabilitation, and watershed engineering.

Today, TAI serves more than 90 municipalities through long-standing relationships built on technical excellence, responsiveness, and trust. Our growth reflects the confidence of our clients, the strength of our team, and a long-term commitment to the communities we serve.