Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

EBA Engineering Inc.; West Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, VSP)

401(k) with company match

Tuition/certification reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability insurance (short & long‑ter

Life insurance

Wellness rewards program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

EBA Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater projects from planning and design through construction in Maryland. You will own projects, work directly with clients, and guide project teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure.

The role requires PE licensure, ABET-accredited degree, and proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets while mentoring staff and coordinating with regulators and utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience managing planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and standards.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, EPANET, and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience leading engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Strong client relationship and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater projects from planning through construction.
• Lead design and rehabilitation of distribution and collection systems and related infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain relationships throughout delivery.
• Coordinate activities with clients, regulators, utilities, subconsultants, and contractors.
• Mentor engineers and staff and coordinate workloads.
• Review calculations, plans, specs, reports, cost estimates, and design docs.
• Provide technical direction through planning, permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Manage budgets, schedules, invoicing, staffing, and financial performance.
• Coordinate permitting with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Lead meetings, reviews, site visits, and field investigations.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

ArcGIS

WaterCAD

SewerGEMS

EPANET

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a water/wastewater engineer ready to take the next step in your career? EBA Engineering, Inc. (EBA) is looking for a Project Manager to join our team and lead water and wastewater projects from planning and design through construction. If you're ready to take ownership of projects, work directly with clients, and guide project teams, EBA is the place to grow your career.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing water and wastewater engineering projects from initial planning and design through bidding and construction.
• Leading the design and rehabilitation of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pipelines, pumping stations, and related utility infrastructure.
• Developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients and maintaining strong relationships throughout project delivery.
• Coordinating project activities with clients, regulatory agencies, utility owners, subconsultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Leading and mentoring engineers and technical staff while coordinating workloads and project assignments.
• Reviewing engineering calculations, plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and other design documents.
• Providing technical direction throughout project planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, invoicing, staffing, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinating permitting and regulatory requirements with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Conducting and participating in project meetings, design reviews, site visits, and field investigations.
• Overseeing bid-phase and construction-phase engineering activities, including reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and evaluating design changes.
• Identifying project challenges and developing effective approaches to maintain progress and meet client objectives.
• Assisting the department manager with proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and project schedules.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships and identifying opportunities for new and continuing work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience managing the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and associated design standards
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and technical deliverables
• Proficiency with engineering software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, and EPANET
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Experience leading engineers, designers, and other technical staff
• Strong client relationship and project coordination skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with WSSC Water, Washington Aqueduct, DC Water, Baltimore City DPW, Prince George's County, and/or Montgomery County
• Experience with water and sewer rehabilitation and replacement, pumping stations, pipeline design, utility coordination, and condition assessment projects.

BENEFITS:

• We offer a range of benefits to help you thrive in your career, including a competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package
• health benefits encompassing medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• participation in a wellness rewards program designed to eliminate medical deductibles
• a 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid coverage for short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance benefits
• paid holidays and vacation time
• as well as reimbursement for tuition, certifications, and licensure to facilitate your ongoing professional advancement.

WHAT WE DO:

At EBA, we appreciate that our success depends upon the experience, knowledge, and teamwork of our staff. As such, we make our commitment count for our employees by valuing you and the work you do. We are committed to supporting diversity, opening doors, trading ideas, encouraging innovation, and giving our staff what they need to perform exceptional work in an exceptional atmosphere.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that EBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, EBA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, EBA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of EBA.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.

EBA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.