Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Engineering)

WestLand, a Trinity Consultants Team; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Engineering) in Phoenix. The role oversees water/wastewater projects, maintains client relationships, and ensures technical excellence in delivery, with mentorship and business development involvement.

The incumbent will manage design, coordination, budgets, and schedules while guiding junior staff and ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Registered Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Arizona.
• Five+ years water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Two+ years as a project manager in engineering.
• Experience in proposal development and client communications preferred.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with modeling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and design water and wastewater improvement plans, master plans, and technical reports meeting standards.
• Oversee designs and reports by junior engineers, EITs, and CAD staff for accuracy and constructability.
• Manage project tasks, sub-consultants, and schedules with client and leadership communication.
• Track project budgets, billing, and ensure deliverables meet scope and schedule.
• Lead and mentor junior staff with technical guidance and development support.
• Identify training needs and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Support business development through client engagement and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communications

Proposal development

Mentoring

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Modeling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, we are driven by purpose, innovation, and a shared commitment to the work that we do. As part of Trinity Consultants’ Water and Ecology division, we tackle complex environmental challenges, blending expertise in environmental consulting, wetlands, cultural resources, GIS, landscape architecture, and engineering.

WestLand empowers our teams to develop their unique skills while fostering career growth within a company that is large enough to offer diverse opportunities yet agile enough to value individual contributions. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do—our professionals work together on meaningful and impactful projects, delivering solutions that help clients navigate regulatory complexities and see positive project outcomes. Make a difference with us at WestLand!

WestLand is adding an experienced Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Engineering) to our Engineering Team in Phoenix. WestLand’s seller/doer model means that the Water/Wastewater Project Manager manages and designs water and wastewater projects, maintains client relationships, and ensures technical excellence in project delivery. This role oversees engineering design, project coordination, and staff mentorship while supporting business development initiatives and maintaining adherence to company policies and standards.

What will I be doing?

• Manage and design water and wastewater improvement plans, master plans, and technical reports that meet engineering and regulatory standards.
• Oversee and review designs and reports prepared by junior engineers, EITs, and CAD staff, ensuring accuracy and constructability.
• Manage project tasks, sub-consultants, and schedules, maintaining communication with clients and leadership throughout project delivery.
• Track project budgets, generate accurate billing, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations within established scope, schedule and budget.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance, training, and professional development support.
• Identify training needs, participate in continuing education, and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, participation in industry events, and cross-marketing opportunities.
• Demonstrate self-management and professionalism by maintaining open communication, timely responses to clients & team members, resolving project challenges proactively, and promoting company mission and values.

What qualifications are required for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Registered Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Arizona.
• Minimum of five (5) years of water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a project manager in engineering.
• Experience in proposal development and client communications preferred.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Advanced technical knowledge in water and wastewater systems design.
• Proven project management and client coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with modeling software preferred.

The wage range for this position is $109,000 - $145,000 annually.

What does WestLand offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package: 9 paid holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full-time employees. Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities for most roles.
• Multidisciplinary environment: Unique, creative, and challenging projects where you can develop your vision of clientele and work with industry leaders daily.
• Success-oriented environment: Two-way mentorship, financial incentives to publish work, tuition reimbursement, and a career-path structure to help you reach the next steps in your career.
• Collaborative work environment: Clear and frequent communication, shared information and ideas across teams, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

WestLand is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.