Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Benesch; Bellevue (NE); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead water resources engineering projects in Bellevue, Nebraska. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a PE license. Responsibilities include managing project teams and client relationships while ensuring project quality.

We offer a hybrid work schedule, a strong focus on career growth, and financial benefits, including a retirement plan contribution and generous paid time off. Join us at Benesch, where we prioritize investing in our people.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with water resources and/or wastewater.
• PE required.
• Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Direct project teams in the planning and design of water related infrastructure projects.
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files.
• Check and sign off on basic design calculations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Complex analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Water resources engineering software

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

We have a career opportunity for an experienced professional engineer who has previous experience with water/wastewater and/or water resources engineering. The ideal candidate will have both the technical background and leadership experience or potential to successfully manage a broad range of water resources projects.

The successful candidate will self‑perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of water‑related infrastructure projects, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. This position includes involvement in strategic initiatives that will continue to drive the growth of the water/wastewater group, not only in Nebraska but nationwide. The role is compatible with a flexible hybrid work schedule with some travel as necessary for client needs.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Omaha or Bellevue office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Advanced recognition of the need for and development of design
• Perform complex analysis
• Check and sign off on basic design calculations
• Layout drawings for a component and demonstrate an understanding of relationships
• Design elements/components of a project and coordinate development with other elements and disciplines
• Demonstrate understanding between specifications, cost estimates and pay items
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files, assuring adequate independent QC reviews

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with water resources and/or wastewater
• PE required
• Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in application of engineering
• Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment

Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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