Water Project Manager

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Billings (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Employee ownership through ESOP

Matching 401(k) contributions

100% company-paid family health, and 1

100% company-paid dental & vision

Disability coverage (short & long-term

Paid Time Off with credits for prior経験

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AE2S in Billings, MT seeks a Water Project Manager to lead municipal water, drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from planning through construction administration. You will guide project teams, manage budgets, and work with clients to deliver high-quality, on-time results.

This role emphasizes remote project management, client development, and team mentorship within an employee-owned culture offering strong benefits, ESOP, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 4+ years in municipal civil engineering with water market focus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for projects and business development.
• Ability to work remotely and manage projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for water engineering projects from planning to construction administration.
• Manage performance of project engineers, junior engineers, and technicians.
• Maintain and grow client relationships; pursue new opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities.
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work.
• Maintain budgets and schedules of project assignments.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings.
• Provide mentorship for team members.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Remote work

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Water Project Manager - Billings, MT

Build Your Future. Protect What Matters.

AE2S is a 100% Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation Beyond Base Salary

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

Our growth has created an exciting opportunity for individuals wanting to go beyond an ordinary career while working in an award-winning culture alongside an empowered team of Employee-Owners! The Project Manager will be responsible for the performance of project team members and will work closely with team members to provide high-quality deliverables on time and on budget to AE2S clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for water engineering projects to include planning, study, design, and construction administration on projects
• Manage performance of assigned project team members including Project Engineers, Junior Engineers, and Technicians
• Maintain existing client relationships and enhance pursued relationships with clients
• Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work
• Maintain budgets and schedules of project assignments
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings
• Provide mentorship for team members.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 4+ years of experience in municipal civil engineering, with a strong interest in the water market sector (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Resources)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
• Ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members
• Knowledge of design standards and permitting
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• 8+ years of experience in municipal water engineering (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Resources)
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of project financials & funding programs

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affiant Action Employer