Senior Drinking Water Projects Leader (Hybrid)

Weston & Sampson; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in Reading, MA is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager – Drinking Water to lead municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction. This role offers hybrid work flexibility, with a focus on delivering safe drinking water systems and maintaining strong client partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have 15–25 years of relevant experience, a PE license (Massachusetts preferred), and proven abilities in scope/schedule/budget management, technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 15–25 years of relevant engineering experience, including experience managing municipal drinking water projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Massachusetts, or ability to obtain licensure 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• A valid driver''s license and the ability to travel periodically to client meetings and project sites.

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

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Weston & Sampson in Reading, MA is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager – Drinking Water to lead municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction. This role offers hybrid work flexibility, with a focus on delivering safe drinking water systems and maintaining strong client partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have 15–25 years of relevant experience, a PE license (Massachusetts preferred), and proven abilities in scope/schedule/budget management, technical