Water/Wastewater Project Manager

CME Associates; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Flexible work schedule

Ability to work hybrid work schedule

Competitive holiday and paid-time-off

401(k) Plan and Match

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance (company-furnished)

Short and Long-term Disability

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

CME Associates in the United States is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join the HMB team across multiple locations including KY and TN/IN. You will lead planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects, coordinating engineers, consultants, and regulators while ensuring regulatory compliance and on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in public water resources projects, a PE license, and strong client management skills.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer license required or in process.
• Experience designing water treatment plants is a plus.
• 10+ years in public infrastructure Water Resources projects.
• Project and/or Client Management experience is required.
• Ability to guide junior staff and participate in design/detail work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong sense of urgency, time management, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater projects.
• Oversee project teams and coordinate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and scopes to align with client goals and regulations.
• Review technical designs for quality, constructability, and compliance.
• Lead feasibility studies and infrastructure planning.
• Develop and manage contracts and procurement activities.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and permits.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Conduct cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses for investments.
• Collaborate with business development on proposals and RFP responses.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

We're looking for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join the HMB team!

Engaged professionals lies at the heart of our vision statement. That’s why we strive to create a work environment that challenges and inspires our employees, igniting their passion and drive to achieve greatness each and every day.

Opportunities available in Nashville TN, Knoxville TN, Frankfort KY, Lexington KY, Louisville KY and Indianapolis IN

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and treatment plants


• Oversee project teams and coordinate efforts between engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution


• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and scopes to ensure alignment with client goals, regulatory requirements, and company standards


• Review technical designs and documentation prepared by engineering teams to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations


• Lead feasibility studies and infrastructure planning efforts to assess future needs based on population growth and development trends


• Evaluate and select appropriate treatment technologies and design approaches in collaboration with technical experts


• Develop and manage contracts, procurement processes, and administration activities


• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to provide project updates, resolve issues, and align on expectations throughout the project lifecycle


• Ensure all work adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, and coordinate necessary permitting and approvals


• Prepare and review technical reports, cost estimates, risk assessments, and other project documentation


• Conduct cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses to support infrastructure investment decisions and funding strategies


• Collaborate with business development teams on proposals, project scoping, RFP responses, and client presentations

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering


• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer


• Experience designing water treatment plants, in part or in whole, a plus


• 10+ years of experience in public infrastructure projects related to Water Resources field


• Project and / or Client Management experience is required


• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline water/wastewater projects of varying technical complexity


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, as well as time management skills


• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines and other assigned project parameters


• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package


• Flexible work schedule


• Ability to work hybrid work schedule


• Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs


• 401(k) Plan and Match


• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums


• Company-furnished life insurance


• Short and Long-term Disability


• Parental Leave


• Variety of voluntary benefit options


• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)


• Flexible Spending Account


• and More

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.