Senior Water & Wastewater Project Leader - New England

WSP in the U.S.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Client Service Leader to advance municipal water and wastewater programs in Massachusetts and New England. You will grow client relationships, win strategic work, and deliver major projects with autonomy and a national technical support network.

This leadership role focuses on client leadership, project success, and market growth, requiring 12+ years of experience, a PE license, and established ties to MA utilities and MassDEP.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• 12+ years municipal water/wastewater consulting experience.
• Established relationships with Massachusetts municipalities, utilities, and MassDEP.
• Proven success winning and delivering complex infrastructure programs.
• Strong executive presence and client-facing leadership.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen executive-level relationships with municipal water and wastewater clients, utilities, and state agencies.
• Lead business development, strategic positioning, capture planning, proposals, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Serve as Project Manager or Program Manager on major treatment, conveyance, pumping, resiliency, and asset management programs.
• Collaborate with regional and national technical leaders to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Mentor project managers and technical staff.
• Represent WSP through NEWEA, MWWA, AWWA, ACEC, and regional industry events.
• Help shape growth strategy for the New England water market.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Project leadership

Water/wastewater expertise

Education

PE license

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Client Service Leader to advance municipal water and wastewater programs in Massachusetts and New England. You will grow client relationships, win strategic work, and deliver major projects with autonomy and a national technical support network.

This leadership role focuses on client leadership, project success, and market growth, requiring 12+ years of experience, a PE license, and established ties to MA utilities and MassDEP.