Senior Project Manager

Designworks Talent; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Designworks Talent is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in Akron, OH to lead water utility infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with clients, and scale responsibilities by experience.

Senior PMs will take broader leadership and mentoring roles. We offer full-time employment with competitive compensation of $100,000–$145,000 plus bonus and benefits, commensurate with experience, and

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proven track record managing drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects.
• Experience range: PM 7+ years; Senior PM 10+ years.
• Experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of utility design standards, regulations and practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver utility infrastructure projects (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater).
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and proposals.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies and internal teams.
• Monitor performance: budget, schedule, quality and risk.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance for all deliverables and documentation.
• Track labor utilization, revenue forecasting, billing and documentation.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, public hearings and presentations.
• Lead multiple projects from concept to completion; mentor engineers and PMs.

Skills

PE license

Project management

Client management

Job description

Title: Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
Department: Engineering – Water Utility Infrastructure
Location: Akron, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $100K – $145K (commensurate with experience)
+ Bonus + Benefits
Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead utility infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. This role supports a wide range of water, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives, with responsibilities scaled based on experience. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with clients, and play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions that serve communities. Senior-level candidates will take on broader leadership, mentoring, and strategic responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver utility infrastructure projects, including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.

• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.

• Monitor project performance, including budget, schedule, quality, and risk.

• Ensure QA/QC compliance for all project deliverables and documentation.

• Track labor utilization, revenue forecasting, billing, and documentation.

• Serve as the firm’s representative at client meetings, public hearings, and presentations.

• More senior PMs will also

  • Conduct site visits and construction observations as needed.

  • Lead multiple utility infrastructure projects from concept to completion, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

  • Mentor engineers and project managers, providing technical guidance and career development support. Oversee proposals, contracts, fee justifications, and budget forecasting.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).

• Proven track record managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

• Experience range:

  • Project Manager: 7+ years of relevant experience

  • Senior Project Manager: 10+ years of relevant experience

• Experience delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

• Knowledge of utility design standards, regulations, and construction practices.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects.

• Collaborate with a dynamic team while gaining mentorship from senior leaders.

• Competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.