Wastewater Project Lead - Hybrid Growth Role

Baxter & Woodman; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Generous paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager to lead design and management of wastewater facilities and infrastructure. The role focuses on advancing career paths in technical design, project management, team leadership, or business development in a dynamic, award-winning firm.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of wastewater project experience, strong communication, and teamwork skills, with a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in design and PM of water and wastewater projects including wastewater treatment plants.
• Ability to lead themselves through project design.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply engineering principles on projects of moderate complexity.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure successful completion of projects with plans, specs, and documentation.
• Develop and manage workplans with resource-loaded schedules, scopes, and budgets to deliver on time and within budget.
• Lead as a project manager or lead engineer on single- and multi-discipline teams.
• Work on project teams on various project types including reports, designs, and opportunities on design-build and alternative delivery methods.
• Make independent decisions and take responsibility for engineering solutions and outcomes.
• Provide ongoing design support and technical assistance through construction for projects managed during design.
• Supervise and coordinate project staff for effective execution.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities to team members.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, peers, and management; lead meetings and represent the organization externally.
• Collaborate with planning and management teams to align project execution with standards.
• Support business development with proposals for professional services and project funding.
• Contribute to training initiatives and develop technical content.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (NCEES reciprocity)

Job description

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager to lead design and management of wastewater facilities and infrastructure. The role focuses on advancing career paths in technical design, project management, team leadership, or business development in a dynamic, award-winning firm.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of wastewater project experience, strong communication, and teamwork skills, with a PE license preferred.