Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

trilongroup; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

trilongroup is seeking a Project Manager in Aurora, Illinois to lead wastewater projects. This role involves technical guidance and project execution for municipal and industrial clients, ensuring projects are on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, at least 8 years of engineering experience, and strong client relationship management skills. Benefits include medical, retirement plans, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of engineering experience with 2+ years in Project Management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is required.
• Navigational skills regarding Illinois EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage wastewater solutions projects.
• Design and develop wastewater treatment systems.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Client relationship management

Wastewater processes knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Engineering software proficiency

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead wastewater projects. In this role, you will use firm and external resources to provide technical guidance and services. Your mission is to ensure efficient, profitable, and timely project execution.

Location: Aurora, Illinois.

What you’ll do

As a Project Manager, you’ll lead and manage wastewater solutions projects. You’ll also resolve scheduling, staffing, and quality issues to deliver results on time and within budget. You’ll also:

• Design and develop wastewater treatment systems, collection systems, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, process design, and system optimization.
• Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery.
• Support and guide projects involving biosolids management strategies, including anaerobic digestion processes, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
• Business Development with clients in existing and new markets.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Effectively communicate ideas and technical concepts to co-workers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters.
• Lead projects utilizing staff and sub-consultant resources to successful completion of projects on schedule and on budget.
• Prepare client contract, statement of qualifications, and priced proposals and contracts.
• Provide quality control for assigned projects and clients.
• Work on complex projects.
• Prepare documents and reports.
• Perform work that involves non-conventional planning.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar degree with appropriate experience. You should have 8 years of experience in engineering with 2+ years of Project Management experience. You should be a licensed Professional Engineer.

• Navigate Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations with ease.
• Have proven client relationship management skills.
• Be a smart worker and a team player.
• Be well-acquainted with wastewater processes, methods, and state and federal requirements, including biosolids treatment and anaerobic digestion systems.
• Use engineering software.
• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.