Water & Wastewater Project Leader — Hybrid

Kleinfelder; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401(k) plan

paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a Water/wastewater Project Manager to lead complex projects from planning through execution, delivering on time and within budget while fostering long-term client relationships.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and planners, provide technical direction, and collaborate across offices in Manchester, NH, Portland, ME, and Boston to drive operational excellence in water and wastewater

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of water/wastewater engineering and design experience.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience, including managing municipal and utility projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong design, planning, and construction expertise in water/wastewater systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Projects: Manage complex water/wastewater projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction to project teams, ensuring high standards of design, process engineering, and quality.
• Client Management: Build and foster relationships with municipal and utility clients, ensuring long‑term contracts and ongoing project success.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance in their technical and professional growth.
• Business Development: Participate in proposal presentations and scoping activities with clients, identifying new opportunities and expanding service offerings.
• Project Delivery: Oversee scheduling, cost management, and resource allocation for water and wastewater systems projects.
• Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, scientists, and planners in a team‑oriented environment.
• Mentoring & Thought Leadership: Contribute to technical conferences, committees, and internal development programs.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater design

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a Water/wastewater Project Manager to lead complex projects from planning through execution, delivering on time and within budget while fostering long-term client relationships.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and planners, provide technical direction, and collaborate across offices in Manchester, NH, Portland, ME, and Boston to drive operational excellence in water and wastewater