Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Kentucky. The role involves planning, design, and delivery across pipelines, pumping stations, storage facilities, and treatment plants.

You will oversee diverse teams, coordinate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies, and ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and client expectations while complying with all codes.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 10+ years of experience in public infrastructure projects
• Experience designing water treatment plants is a plus
• Project or client management experience required
• Ability to guide junior staff and participate in multi-discipline design
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and time management
• Detail-oriented team player with initiative

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Oversee project teams and coordinate engineers, consultants, contractors, and regulators
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and scopes to align with client goals and standards
• Review technical designs and documentation for quality and compliance
• Lead feasibility studies and infrastructure planning efforts
• Evaluate treatment technologies and design approaches with experts
• Develop contracts, procurement, and administration activities
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders for updates and issue resolution
• Ensure adherence to regulations and coordinate permitting
• Prepare and review technical reports, cost estimates, and risk assessments
• Conduct cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses to support investments
• Collaborate with business development on proposals and client presentations

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Water Treatment Plant Design

Project Management Experience

10+ Years in Public Infrastructure

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including design, delivery, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in project management, client communication, and technical documentation preparation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Water Treatment Plant Design
• Project Management Experience
• 10+ Years in Public Infrastructure Projects
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Water Infrastructure Design
• Project Planning
• Technical Documentation Review
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Life-Cycle Analysis
• Feasibility Studies
• Contract Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• Procurement Processes

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Team Player
• Self-Initiative

Certifications & Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

• Water Resources
• Wastewater Management
• Infrastructure Projects
• Regulatory Agencies
• Client Management
• Engineering Teams
• Consultants
• Contractors
• Permitting
• Stakeholder Communication