Water Project Manager

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100-percent paid Family Health Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Discretionary Bonus Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past经验

Wellness Program

Job summary

A specialized engineering consulting firm in Lehi, Utah, is seeking a Water Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of drinking water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of consulting experience in water, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong project management skills. This role requires exceptional communication abilities and the capacity to foster client relationships. AE2S offers a collaborative environment that supports career development and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid family health insurance and stock ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years consulting experience in water.
• Experience managing project teams and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Ability to work remotely while managing projects and teams.
• 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.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of drinking water projects.
• Provide engineering services and manage project budgets.
• Ensure quality control on all project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting both existing and new project opportunities
• Identify, pursue, and manage water project opportunities aligned with client and organizational goals
• Ensure quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) on all project deliverables
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to support successful outcomes
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external meetings with clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to support team growth and development

Skills

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to travel

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical or environmental engineering

Professional Engineer registration in Utah

Job description

AE2S is seeking a Water Project Manager in Lehi, Utah to lead the planning, design, and delivery of drinking water and water infrastructure projects for public and private clients. This role is ideal for a water engineer with project management experience who wants to take ownership of complex, community‑impacting projects that support water treatment, water supply, storage, transmission, and pump station infrastructure.

As a Water Project Manager, you’ll apply your technical water engineering expertise and client‑focused mindset to manage projects from concept through construction, delivering high‑quality solutions and exceptional client service. You’ll join a forward‑thinking, collaborative culture that values professional growth, leadership development, and long‑term career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for drinking water and water infrastructure projects, guiding work through the full project lifecycle
• Provide professional water engineering services including planning, studies, design, and construction administration
• Lead and manage project teams, including Project Engineers, Engineers in Training (EITs), and Technicians
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting both existing and new project opportunities
• Identify, pursue, and manage water project opportunities aligned with client and organizational goals
• Ensure quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) on all project deliverables
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to support successful outcomes
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external meetings with clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to support team growth and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Utah or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 8+ years consulting experience in water
• 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
• 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

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• 10+ years consulting experience for municipal water/wastewater systems
• Proven client relationships

Physical

• 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

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S)is an award‑winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• 100-percent Employee Owned
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best‑in‑class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100-percentpaid Family Health Insurance
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action / Disability Employer