Senior Drinking Water Project Lead – Hybrid

Weston-; Reading (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks a Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager – Drinking Water to lead municipal projects in Reading, MA, with flexible hybrid work arrangement. You will oversee planning, design and construction of water supply, treatment, storage and distribution systems, ensuring quality, schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 15–25 years of relevant experience, a PE license (MA preferred or reciprocated), and strong leadership and communication skills to manage client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 15–25 years of relevant engineering experience including municipal drinking water projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Massachusetts, or reciprocity.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, technical deliverables, and client expectations.
• Working knowledge of drinking water infrastructure, including water supply, treatment, distribution, storage, and/or pumping systems.
• Familiarity with municipal financing, permitting, bidding, and project delivery in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal drinking water projects from capital planning through design and construction, including water supply sources, treatment facilities, pump stations, storage systems, and distribution infrastructure.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships while overseeing technical execution, project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee the preparation and review of engineering reports, technical studies, calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Apply your technical expertise in drinking water systems to guide project teams, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical, cost-effective solutions to infrastructure challenges.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with municipal clients, regulatory agencies, and project partners while identifying opportunities to support their evolving infrastructure needs.
• Contribute to business development through proposal preparation, marketing initiatives, client presentations, and the development of new and existing client relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior engineers and technical staff, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth across project teams.
• Participate in professional organizations, industry events, and technical committees to share expertise, strengthen industry connections, and support the continued growth of our Drinking Water Program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

Weston & Sampson seeks a Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager – Drinking Water to lead municipal projects in Reading, MA, with flexible hybrid work arrangement. You will oversee planning, design and construction of water supply, treatment, storage and distribution systems, ensuring quality, schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 15–25 years of relevant experience, a PE license (MA preferred or reciprocated), and strong leadership and communication skills to manage client