Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

AECOM Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship provided

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Municipal Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Salt Lake City team. Hybrid work model; base in Utah; lead planning, design, and construction for water and wastewater facilities.

You will oversee cross-disciplinary teams, manage project scopes, budgets, and client communications, and help grow AECOM’s municipal water capabilities in the western United States. Required is a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree with PE license in Utah or ability to obtain within six months,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline; 10 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Direct project experience with municipal water/wastewater projects is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and persuasive abilities; capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Project management and technical oversight for municipal water and wastewater projects from planning through construction.
• Identify new business opportunities, present to clients, and market AECOM’s capabilities.
• Coordinate contract negotiations and prepare statements of qualifications/experience.
• Direct the project team, ensure contractual compliance, and manage timelines and budgets.
• Monitor project financials and provide status reporting to management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Persuasion

Financial management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

SWMM

Sewer/WaterCAD

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Salt Lake City, UT - 1261 S. Re
• Compensation: USD 131,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Municipal Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our growing Water business in Salt Lake City, Utah.

AECOMis seeking aWater/Wastewater Project Managertobebased out of Salt Lake City, Utah andsupport municipal and industrial water and wastewater projectsin the Salt Lakeareaandacross the western United States. This role willparticipatein the planning, design, construction, startup, and commissioning of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, process systems, pipelines, storage facilities, and utility infrastructure

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Project management and technical oversight of team members (AECOM and subconsultants) for planning, design, and construction phase services for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including water pipelines, sewage collection systems, pump stations, storage tanks, water treatment systems, wastewater treatment systems, etc.
• Identifying new business opportunities for AECOM, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promoting AECOM’s capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
• Participating in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of AECOM's qualification/experience statements.
• Coordinating and participating in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, and drafting complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management.
• Directing the project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitoring subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments.
• Preparing project work plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets, and communicating these to project team members; monitoring/managing project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Supervising technical professionals, associate project managers, and design staff, and their workloads.
• Monitoring and reporting the financial status of projects to technical managers.
• Performing other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Utah or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct project e xperience working with municipal projects, utilities and/or public-sector water/wastewater agencies.
• Experience and familiarity with the following programs: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, SWMM, and/or Sewer/WaterCAD
• Experience and established relationships in working with local municipal clients in the Salt Lake City region.
• Candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management, along with the ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship will be provided for this opportunity.
• Relocation will not be provided for this opportunity.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.