Senior Water / Wastewater Project Manager

Kleinfelder; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Senior Water / Wastewater Project Manager for the New England Area Water Team. Hybrid work options allow placement in any New England office, including Manchester, NH, with emphasis on managing municipal water/wastewater projects through full lifecycle.

The role involves technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring staff, in a collaborative, growth-focused environment that values inclusion and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/chemical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Strong leadership, communication, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and/or wastewater projects for municipal clients from planning to construction.
• Lead scoping activities, proposals, and client presentations.
• Make technical, cost, and scheduling decisions with QA/QC and risk management.
• Mentor staff and develop technical capabilities across the team.
• Maintain and grow client relationships through quality delivery and collaboration.

Education

B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineering Registration (PE)

Job description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Step Into Your New Role

As a Senior Water / Wastewater Project Manager joining our New England Area Water Team, you will support our growing water resources market in New England through the successful management of our water and/or wastewater projects. This candidate will work in our team-oriented environment, primarily providing municipal clients with professional engineering services that cover the lifecycle of the project, including planning, design, construction documents, public bidding and construction administration. The majority of our team enjoys a hybrid schedule, which allows us to offer this role in any of our New England offices: Boston, MA; Springfield, MA; Worcester, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Portland, ME; or Manchester, NH offices.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Successfully manage projects for water and/or wastewater clients both new and long-term, supported by talented project teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver a full range of water‑related engineering services that include complex, multi‑disciplinary projects through planning, design and construction.
• Participate in technical/project scoping activities and proposal presentations with targeted clients.
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, adhering to company quality standards (including internal quality control and risk management protocols such as peer reviews), and driving customer value.
• Mentor the technical development of staff to encourage professional growth and development.
• Foster existing client relationships through quality and interpersonal skills. Aim to network and build new client relationships.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Strong technical expertise, specifically in municipal water and/or wastewater engineering and be fully capable of providing technical leadership and direction to project teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication and technical writing skills.
• Candidates with a Professional Engineering Registration are preferred.

About Us

Our Water Team includes over 70 local engineers and scientists as well a larger national community of practice. We take a collaborative approach to project delivery, business development, and operational success that includes opportunity for professional development and career growth. Our people are at the core of everything we do. Driven by a culture of inclusion, we offer dozens of employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We understand that the tools for success look different for everyone, and we're committed to providing each employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive. Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems. If you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations, while working with a dynamic, well established and professional team; this may the opportunity for you!

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross‑disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem‑solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays

Massachusetts: The expected salary range for the position is displayedin accordance withthe Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act. Finalagreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.Salary range: $116,000 - $197,000.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)