Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Treatment

Hazenandsawyer; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Project Manager for their Cincinnati office to join the water/wastewater treatment team. The role involves managing projects across all phases of design, from conceptual evaluations to construction support, requiring 10+ years of related experience.

Key responsibilities include overseeing technical strategies, liaising with clients, and coordinating project delivery with internal teams. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and a PE license are essential. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater-related infrastructure, including project management.
• Experience with delivering long-term projects in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to present complex issues to nontechnical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage and mentor junior staff and coordinate with clients.
• Plan, design, permit, and construct water and wastewater-related projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD

GIS

Revit

MS Office

Job description

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6 days ago Requisition ID: 1982

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Project Manager for our Cincinnati office to be part of our water/wastewater treatment team. As part of our design and process teams, you will be involved with a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects. This will encompass all phases of design, including conceptual/feasibility evaluations, project management, preparation of design reports, permitting, development of construction drawings and specifications, and support of construction services.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee‑owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing technical treatment strategies, selecting treatment processes, developing process design criteria, and delivering projects.
• Direct coordination and collaboration with clients.
• Coordination with internal technical specialists in all practice areas and discipline design professionals for project delivery.
• Evaluate progress of the project staff and results obtained and recommend changes to achieve overall project objective.
• Planning, design, permitting, and construction of water and wastewater‑related projects.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams to effectively meet the client’s needs.
• Task responsibilities will include project management, preparation of assessment and design reports, performing design calculations, equipment sizing/selection, preparation of construction documents, and support needs for construction management/commissioning.
• Candidate shall be capable of supervising junior staff and assisting in their career development and providing opportunities for growth.
• Fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel.
• Candidate shall also be able to lead business development activities including preparation of proposals and presentations.
• The position will lead to an increasing level of client development and management commensurate with experience, supported by our local office and firm‑wide technical resources.
• Business development activities including making site visits to pre‑position for projects, participating in proposal preparation and project interviews, developing scope, schedule, and budget for approved pursuits, and leading pursuits for water and wastewater projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical or mechanical engineering
• A current PE license (Ohio preferred or ability to obtain within six months of employment)
• 10+ years of experience in the field of water and/or wastewater‑related infrastructure, including project management (planning, design, and construction)
• Experience in successfully delivering projects spanning multiple years in collaborative, multi‑disciplinary teams
• Proficient in all MS Office based computer software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and capable of interacting effectively with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Self‑starter with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be capable of presenting complex issues to nontechnical people

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in civil or environmental engineering
• Experience managing projects with fees of $10M or more
• Experience negotiating multiple contracts with clients
• Experience recruiting staff
• Engagement in professional society leadership roles
• Familiarity with CADD, GIS, Revit, and other engineering software

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long‑term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer‑contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location