Senior Water Infrastructure Project Lead - Remote-Friendly, Growth

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc; Reading (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager for Drinking Water to lead municipal projects from planning through construction.

The role concentrates on water sources, treatment facilities, pumps, storage, and distribution, while guiding project teams and maintaining client relationships. The position emphasizes leadership, communication, and technical excellence in MA projects, with some travel and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

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 management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager for Drinking Water to lead municipal projects from planning through construction.

The role concentrates on water sources, treatment facilities, pumps, storage, and distribution, while guiding project teams and maintaining client relationships. The position emphasizes leadership, communication, and technical excellence in MA projects, with some travel and flexible hybrid work arrangements.