Water and Wastewater Project Manager

AECOM; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm seeks a Water and Wastewater Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the Greater Philadelphia Area. The role entails managing client portfolios, leading design from planning to construction, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will possess a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, 6+ years of experience, and strong project management skills. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000, with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater design projects from planning through construction.
• Manage client portfolios and ensure delivery on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and mentor mid-level and junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Water/Wastewater Treatment Design

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD Design & GIS

Data analytics and visualization (Excel, Power BI, Bluebeam)

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Power BI

Excel

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. 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 world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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’s Water Business Line is seeking a talented Water and Wastewater Project Manager with a passion for water, wastewater conveyance, treatment plant evaluation, design, and construction. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an established career serving as a client‑facing project manager on regional and municipal water and wastewater treatment projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to immediately contribute to an established and successful water practice in the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philadelphia, PA; Conshohocken, PA; or Newark, DE) working on a diverse range of technically challenging water projects. Success in this role requires strong communication, comfort tackling diverse projects across differing industries, sincere motivation, eagerness to collaborate, and outstanding leadership, analytical, and creative problem‑solving skills.

Once You Are Here You Will:

• Lead multi‑discipline and complex water and wastewater design projects from the planning through permitting and construction phases, including alternative delivery projects.
• Manage a portfolio of clients with multiple projects, to approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Perform technical reviews and implement AECOM quality standards.
• Serve as a point of contact internally and externally for projects and clients in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
• Develop and mentor mid‑level and junior staff for career development.
• Support business development activities, including technical and cost pricing efforts for proposals.
• Have decision‑making authority and direct others in recognizing risk and uncertainty with plans to mitigate and eliminate such.
• Lead business development activities, including pursuing new clients and projects and serving as leader of proposal efforts, including technical and cost pricing.
• Actively participate in water and wastewater organizations through presentations at conferences and volunteering.

What are we looking for? Someone who is comfortable and ready to tackle the following responsibilities:

• Develop technical approach including scope, budget, schedule and resource needs for complex water/wastewater projects.
• Prepare budget proposals, track project cost and progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee technical reports and ensure designs meet sound engineering principles.
• Highly collaborative, communicative and creative team leader.
• Interface with client and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project risk and ensure adherence to health and safety policies.
• Navigate complex regulatory requirements and the parameters associated to achieve project success.
• Technically someone who is familiar and skilled in the following:
• Project management, planning and scheduling
• Water/Wastewater Treatment Design
• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD Design & GIS
• Data analytics and visualization (Excel, Power BI, Bluebeam etc.)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records Review.

Preferred Capabilities

• 10+ years of related experience in water/wastewater consulting and engineering management.
• Registered Professional Engineer in PA, NJ, DE or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Previous experience leading scope, technical approach and pricing efforts for leading business development activities.
• Previous water and/or wastewater treatment, pumping stations, collection systems and client relations experience.
• Previous experience leading client and public presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and motivate staff and project team.
• Previous experience leading design‑build/alternate delivery projects.

Additional Information

• This position requires travel within PA and nearby states.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• The selected candidate must be available to work in Philadelphia, PA; Conshohocken, PA; or Newark, DE office on a hybrid scheduled basis.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.

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 2024. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.