Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 95,400 - 122,110; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Reading, MA. The role involves developing and managing municipal, commercial, and industrial projects in water resources. Applicants should have 10+ years in engineering, preferably with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, strong leadership and communication skills, and local client engagement experience. The position offers a salary range of $95,400 - $122,110 based on experience, plus a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of related engineering experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong working relationships with local clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage planning and design projects in the water resources environment.
• Lead project teams in engineering reports, studies, and designs.
• Supervise field evaluations of facilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal relationship skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Project Manager candidate with 10 or more years of experience in public utility / wastewater / water engineering, with a specialized emphasis on wastewater treatment studies, planning, design and construction administration, as well as experience managing multi-disciplinary projects. This position will be located in our Reading, MA office location.

What you’ll do:

• Will be responsible for developing and managing municipal, commercial, and industrial planning and design projects in the water resources environment.
• Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationships and market sector awareness.
• Supervise and lead project teams in the development of engineering reports, studies and designs, utilizing recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches.
• Supervise and lead project teams in the field evaluation and assessment of existing facilities, including treatment facilities, collection and transmission systems and pumping stations.
• The candidate will be expected to be flexible in terms of handling multiple assignments, work directly with clients to understand needs and to advance project planning and design assignments, as well as participating in company sponsored training programs, seminars, and conferences as may be necessary.
• Collaborate with other design and study teams to improve our ability to respond to client needs.
• Supervise, train, and mentor project managers, project engineers and junior engineering staff.
• Participate in professional organizations and technical committees.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental engineering, with preference for Masters’ degree.
• 10 or more years of related engineering experience, and registration as a Professional Engineer, or with the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Particularly important are strong working relationships, or ability to develop them, with local clients.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and successful teamwork.
• Exemplary communication skills, including the verbal, written, and public presentation domains.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, team leadership, and presentations.
• Possessing high ethical standards, committed to producing high quality deliverables, and a commitment to teamwork, respect, and integrity.
• Some travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license.

Salary Range: $95,400 - $122,110 based on experience

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.