Project Manager

Gradiant; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant, a Boston-headquartered water technology company, seeks a Project Manager to lead complex water and wastewater programs. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client relationships while mentoring junior staff.

You will drive proposals and presentations, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety and quality, and deliver projects on time and within budget for critical industries from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required or expected.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) is preferred.
• Expertise in water treatment processes and strong communication.
• Proficiency with project management software is expected.
• 5-8 years of experience in water/wastewater consulting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget and quality standards.
• Manage all phases from contract award through handover and closeout.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
• Drive outcomes while maintaining customer satisfaction and excellence.
• Oversee site construction, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Develop and implement site construction plans and strategies.
• Coordinate construction activities for timely completion.
• Serve as the primary client contact; lead meetings and reporting.
• Guide and coordinate internal/external project resources.
• Maintain project records, documentation, and reporting systems.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout lifecycle.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cost performance, and variations.

Skills

Water treatment processes

Strong communication

Project management software

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred

Job description

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at www.gradiant.com

Role Overview

Project Manager will lead complex, multi-discipline water/wastewater projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk. The candidate will be responsible for client relationship management, business development (proposals/presentations), and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

Project Execution and Delivery Management

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with
  contractual requirements and quality standards.
• Manage all phases of project execution from contract award through final
  handover and closeout.
• Monitor project performance against established milestones, deliverables,
  budgets, and schedules.
• Drive successful project outcomes while maintaining customer satisfaction
  and operational excellence.

Construction and Site Managerment

• Lead and oversee all site construction, fabrication, installation, and
  commissioning activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site construction plans and execution
  strategies.
• Assign, monitor, and coordinate construction activities to ensure timely
  completion of work packages.
• Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with approved
  methods, specifications, and project requirements.

Client and Stakeholder relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project
  execution.
• Facilitate project meetings, progress reviews, and status reporting with clients
  and stakeholders.
• Provide technical and project-related guidance to customers, contractors,
  vendors, and project teams.
• Foster collaborative relationships to ensure alignment on project objectives
  and expectations.

Resource and Planning team leadership

• Lead, direct, and coordinate internal and external project resources, including
  contractors, subcontractors, and fabrication personnel.
• Ensure project teams possess the necessary skills, training, and development
  opportunities to execute assigned work.
• Establish performance expectations, workload planning, and milestone-driven
  objectives.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement among
  project personnel.

Quality Assurance and Control

• Oversee project quality programs to ensure compliance with contractual
  specifications and company standards.
• Conduct or participate in quality inspections, audits, Factory Acceptance Tests
  (FAT), and supplier evaluations.
• Verify that all construction, fabrication, and installation activities meet required
  quality standards.
• Address quality concerns and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Project Controls and Documentation Management

• Maintain comprehensive project records, documentation, and reporting
  systems.
• Ensure timely preparation, review, submission, tracking, and archiving of
  project documents.
• Collaborate with document control personnel to maintain traceability and
  compliance.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status updates to stakeholders.

Risk Management and Operational Planning

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop proactive plans to address schedule, cost, safety, quality, and
  operational risks.
• Monitor project execution strategies and adjust plans as necessary to maintain
  project objectives.
• Ensure work methods, risk assessments, and mitigation measures are clearly
  communicated and implemented.

Commercial and Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement.
• Manage project variations, change orders, and commercial opportunities.
• Support financial reporting and ensure project activities align with contractual obligations and profitability targets.3

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• Expertise in water treatment processes, strong communication, and project
  management software proficiency.
• 5-8 years of experience in water/wastewater consulting.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.