Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager

Weston & Sampson; Massachusetts; Hybride; USD 140 000 - 189 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Description du poste

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Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager

Water Full Time Reading, MA, US

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $189,000.00 Annually

Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager – Drinking Water Project
Lead projects that make a lasting impact on our communities.

Weston & Sampson is seeking an experienced Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager – Drinking Water to join our growing Drinking Water Program. This is an opportunity for a motivated water professional to lead municipal infrastructure projects, strengthen client partnerships, and help communities plan for the future of their drinking water systems.

Our work supports the reliable delivery of safe drinking water through the planning, evaluation, design, and construction of essential infrastructure. From modernizing aging water systems to developing new sources and improving treatment processes, you'll help deliver practical, sustainable solutions that communities depend on every day.

This position will be based in our Reading, MA office, with the flexibility to work from home a couple of days per week.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 the 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.

Bring your expertise. Build lasting partnerships. Help shape the future of drinking water.

Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other’s ideas.

We offer:

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.

A note to third-party recruiters: Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.