Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Weston & Sampson; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in Reading, MA is seeking a Project Manager with 10+ years in public utility, wastewater and water engineering to lead multi-disciplinary teams on planning, design and construction administration.

This role emphasizes municipal and industrial water projects, client relationships, and mentorship of project teams, with expectations for licensure within six months of hire. The firm is 100% employee-owned and prioritizes collaboration and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required, MS preferred.
• PE license or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience with strong local client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage municipal, commercial, and industrial water projects.
• Pursue new work opportunities through client relationships and market awareness.
• Lead teams in reports, studies, and designs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversight of field evaluation of facilities, including treatment, collection, and pumping.
• Mentor project managers, engineers, and junior staff, and participate in professional activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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'll 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

Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other’s ideas.

We offer

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.

A note to third-party recruiters

Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.

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