Water/Wastewater Project Manager & Design Lead

Westland Resources; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k matching

Flexible work schedules

Remote/hybrid possibilities

Job summary

WestLand is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Water/Wastewater) in Phoenix to lead design and delivery of water and wastewater projects, manage client relationships, and mentor engineers. This role emphasizes regulatory compliance and technical excellence across disciplines.

The team collaborates closely to ensure project success, while business development support and mentorship are encouraged. WestLand offers flexible schedules and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Registered Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Arizona is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a project manager in engineering.
• Experience in proposal development and client communications preferred.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Advanced technical knowledge in water and wastewater systems design.
• Proven project management and client coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with modeling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and design water and wastewater improvement plans, master plans, and technical reports that meet engineering and regulatory standards.
• Oversee and review designs and reports prepared by junior engineers, EITs, and CAD staff, ensuring accuracy and constructability.
• Manage project tasks, sub-consultants, and schedules, maintaining communication with clients and leadership throughout project delivery.
• Track project budgets, generate accurate billing, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations within established scope, schedule and budget.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance, training, and professional development support.
• Identify training needs, participate in continuing education, and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, participation in industry events, and cross-marketing opportunities.
• Demonstrate self-management and professionalism by maintaining open communication, timely responses to clients & team members, resolving project challenges proactively, and promoting company mission and values.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

P.E. license (AZ)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Modeling software

Job description

WestLand is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Water/Wastewater) in Phoenix to lead design and delivery of water and wastewater projects, manage client relationships, and mentor engineers. This role emphasizes regulatory compliance and technical excellence across disciplines.

The team collaborates closely to ensure project success, while business development support and mentorship are encouraged. WestLand offers flexible schedules and opportunities for growth.