Senior Water & Wastewater Project Leader

LVI Associates; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Civil Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and deliver municipal water and wastewater projects across the region from Phoenix. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure design through construction success.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of relevant experience, and strong client leadership. Hybrid work options may be available to accommodate project needs and optimize collaboration with municipal clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience overseeing medium to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, transmission/distribution, and wastewater collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, distribution, collection, and treatment facilities.
• Prepare engineering reports, memos, design documents, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting packages.
• Oversee projects from concept through construction, including design development and bidding support.
• Manage budgets, schedules, quality control, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders for successful execution.
• Provide mentorship and technical oversight to staff and project teams.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain long-term relationships.
• Support business development and identify new opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

15+ years of water and wastewater infrastructure experience

5+ years of project management experience

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Civil Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and deliver municipal water and wastewater projects across the region from Phoenix. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure design through construction success.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of relevant experience, and strong client leadership. Hybrid work options may be available to accommodate project needs and optimize collaboration with municipal clients and