Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Poutrix; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

20 days paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in water/wastewater engineering to join our Resilience Water Team in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you will lead and execute projects, manage delivery teams, and build strong client relationships while fostering a culture of professional growth.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, along with 10 years of relevant experience. The compensation range is $115,000 - $190,000, with robust benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Master’s Degree in a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Direct projects from concept through completion.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor project teams and ensure technical excellence.
• Contribute to business growth through proposal development.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Water/wastewater engineering

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Project Manager with water/wastewater engineering experience to join our Resilience Water Team in Columbus, Ohio! As a Senior Project Manager, you will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge in conveyance, treatment, and master planning projects to successfully lead and execute projects and support project pursuits. In this role, you will have opportunities for advancement as you deliver projects, manage delivery teams, and build strong client relationships.

Role Accountabilities

• Leading the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, and pump/lift stations.
• Serving as the Project or Design Manager, directing projects from concept through completion.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships by understanding needs, managing expectations, and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Mentoring and leading project teams, fostering professional growth and ensuring technical excellence.
• Contributing to business growth through proposal development, strategic partnerships, and positioning for future opportunities; travel as needed to support project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or a related field)
• 10 years of relevant engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience in municipal water/wastewater design and construction management

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $115,000 - $190,000 (actual salary based on experience, education, budget, and location). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing benefits such as adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 20 days paid time off (PTO) accrue per year.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.