Water Treatment Project Manager

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

401k plans

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray, a Family of Construction Companies, seeks an engineer or project manager to implement sustainable water solutions on private-sector projects. You will oversee the integration of treatment systems, define scope, budget, and schedule, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

Travel up to 40% to job sites and industry events is expected. We value ABET-accredited engineering degrees and 3–5 years of PM/engineering experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field from ABET-accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in engineering or project management, preferably in private-sector water/wastewater/biosolids projects.
• Experience delivering and implementing treatment systems into industrial or municipal facilities, with membrane, biological, and SCADA/BAS/PLC integration.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and to work from Denver or Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing technical integration of mechanical or process systems into industrial sites.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to define scope, budget, and schedule.
• Managing project execution: submittals, procurement, construction coordination, startup, and commissioning.
• Leading client meetings, site visits, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
• Traveling up to 40% to active job sites and industry events.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting across implementation phases.
• Representing ARCO/Murray in the regional market through professional involvement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Salesforce

Revit

Job description

About You

Are you an engineer or project manager with a passion for implementing sustainable water solutions to new projects? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where professionalism, accountability, and technical depth matter? Are you excited by opportunities to travel, engage with clients, and implement meaningful infrastructure solutions? If so, we’d love to meet you.

About You

Are you an engineer or project manager with a passion for implementing sustainable water solutions to new projects? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where professionalism, accountability, and technical depth matter? Are you excited by opportunities to travel, engage with clients, and implement meaningful infrastructure solutions? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in engineering or project management, preferably in private-sector water or wastewater treatment, biosolids, or process system integration. You bring strong communication skills, the ability to work in-office (Denver or Chicago), and a readiness to travel for project execution and industry events.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Overseeing the technical integration of mechanical or process systems, including chemical, membrane, biological, and AOP technologies, into light or heavy industrial sites.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to define scope, budget, and schedule.
• Managing project execution: submittals, procurement, construction coordination, startup, and commissioning.
• Leading client meetings, site visits, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
• Traveling (up to 40%) to active job sites, preconstruction meetings, or industry conferences.
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting, and solutions during all phases of implementation.
• Representing ARCO/Murray in the regional market through active involvement in professional organizations.

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in engineering or project management, preferably within private-sector water, wastewater, or biosolids treatment projects.
• Proven experience delivering and implementing treatment systems into industrial or municipal facilities, with specific experience in:
  • Large-scale membrane-based treatment systems (e.g., UF, NF, RO)
  • Indirect potable reuse applications
  • Biological technologies (e.g. SBR, MBR, MBBR)
  • SCADA and BAS/PLC systems integration for process control and automation
• Familiarity with project permitting processes and environmental compliance at local, state, and federal levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects through all phases—from preliminary design and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Willingness to work from our Denver or Chicago office and travel up to 40% for site work and industry events.
• Strong technical foundation in chemical, biological, membrane, and AOP treatment systems.
• Effective communication, technical writing, leadership, and time-management skills.
• EIT certification or PE license is preferred.
• Proficiency with project software tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Salesforce, and Revit.
• Additional familiarity with LEED or other sustainability frameworks is a plus.

What We Can Offer You

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Typical base compensation for the Project Manager role is between $84,000.00 and $160,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

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