Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager

Weston & Sampson; Reading (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in Reading, MA is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager to lead municipal drinking water projects from planning through design and construction. You will guide project teams, manage scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and client expectations while building lasting relationships with municipal clients and regulators.

Join a 1000+ employee-owners, with hybrid work options and opportunities to contribute to practical, cost-effective water solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license preferred (MA reciprocity acceptable).
• 15–25 years of relevant municipal drinking water project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal drinking water projects from capital planning through design and construction.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships while overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Oversee preparation and review of engineering reports, studies, calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Apply technical expertise in drinking water systems to guide project teams and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients, regulators, and project partners; identify opportunities for clients' evolving needs.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, client presentations, and new or existing client relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry events to grow the Drinking Water Program.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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.