Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Poutrix; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Poutrix is searching for a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Resilience Water Team in Little Rock, Arkansas. The successful candidate will manage water and wastewater projects, overseeing each phase from planning through construction while engaging in business development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in project management and a PE license. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and 20 PTO days per year.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant engineering project management experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• At least 6 years of experience in project management for water/wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned projects including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Evaluate plans and technical design for completeness.
• Prepare construction packages and manage contractor procurement.

Skills

Project management

Water and wastewater engineering

Construction supervision

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Role

Arcadis is searching for a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Resilience Water Team in Little Rock, Arkansas. The role involves managing water and wastewater projects across the full lifecycle, from conceptual planning through construction support, while engaging in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage each phase of assigned projects including contracting, planning, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, supervising design, reporting progress, procurement of construction services, and administration of construction activities.
• Evaluate plans and technical design for completeness and constructability.
• Support permitting and other professional engineering services during construction, including construction observation, review of shop drawings, responses to RFIs, and permit close-outs.
• Prepare construction packages for engineering, procurement, and construction of water/wastewater/stormwater systems.
• Develop cost estimates and project schedules, completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Supervise and mentor junior-level engineering and design/drafting staff.
• Assist in business development, leveraging work experience and client relationships to win new projects.
• Prepare and present project-related information to clients for weekly and monthly progress meetings.
• Travel for project site visits, client meetings, or other project-related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 12 years of relevant engineering project management experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in project management involving design and construction engineering for water and wastewater projects.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in construction inspection and management, asset management, and condition assessment.
• Process mechanical design experience and active participation in regional or national professional associations.
• PMP certification.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k); short‑term and long‑term disability; AD&D and life insurance; paid parental leave; reward and recognition program; optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement; nine paid holidays; 20 days PTO per year. Salary range $110,000–$160,000 per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.