Water/Wastewater Project Manager New Evansville, IN

Burgess & Niple, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple, Inc. in Evansville, IN is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead projects from planning through completion, balancing budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

The role involves managing treatment plants, transmission mains, pumping stations, and storage facilities while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development efforts. Strong collaboration with leadership and a focus on quality delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license in state of employment or reciprocity acceptable.
• 8+ years of water/wastewater project experience across collection, distribution, pumping, storage and treatment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam and/or MicroStation.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and technical resource for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk on assigned projects.
• Support project delivery from kickoff through closeout, ensuring quality and strong client experiences with on-time, on-budget execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while pursuing new opportunities.
• Support development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for business development efforts.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute work using traditional and alternative project delivery methods.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff in design and project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Water/Wastewater

PE License or Reciprocity

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Problem Solving

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering BS

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals as a Water/Wastewater Project Manager and take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects that impact the communities we serve. You'll manage the full project lifecycle across water and wastewater collection, distribution pumping, storage and treatment while balancing budgets, schedules, and risk and building lasting client relationships. Beyond project delivery, you'll contribute to business development pursuits and mentor junior staff, growing your leadership skills and positioning yourself for continued advancement within the firm.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as project manager and technical resource for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk on assigned projects. Typical projects may include water/wastewater treatment plants, water transmission mains, water booster stations, sanitary sewers, sanitary force mains, sanitary pump stations and developing master plans
• Support project delivery from kickoff through closeout, maintaining quality and contributing to strong client experiences through clear communication and on-time, on-budget execution
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while supporting pursuit of new opportunities
• Support development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for business development efforts
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute work using traditional and alternative project delivery methods
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff in design and project delivery

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam and/or MicroStation
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.