Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Tighe & Bond, Inc.; Portland, Manchester (ME, NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead complex projects in a hybrid work environment. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to deliver innovative solutions in water and wastewater systems. This role involves managing project delivery, client relationships, and team development while ensuring operational excellence. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference in infrastructure and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Mentoring Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and design required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex water/wastewater projects from planning to execution.
• Build and foster relationships with municipal and utility clients.
• Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance in their growth.

Skills

Project Management

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Client Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Writing

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Step Into Your New Role

As a Water/wastewater Project Manager, you will lead and manage complex projects, ensuring successful delivery through expert technical guidance, client management, and team leadership. You will collaborate with a skilled team of engineers, scientists, and planners to provide innovative solutions while fostering long-term client relationships and driving operational excellence in water and wastewater systems. Our team enjoys a hybrid schedule, which allows us to offer this role in Manchester, New Hampshire or Portland, Maine offices.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

1. B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
2. 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and design.
3. 3+ years of Project Management experience, including managing municipal and utility projects.
4. Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
5. Strong expertise in the technical aspects of water/wastewater systems, including design, planning, and construction.
6. Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 105 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with training and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)