Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership through ESOP

Matching 401(k) contributions

Company-paid health, dental, andVision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AE2S Boise seeks a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact water and wastewater projects across the region. You will guide project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and strengthen client relationships, while coordinating with AE2S teams nationwide.

The role emphasizes business development, scope, schedule, and budget management, and technical leadership on WRRFs and upgrades. Travel and remote work are expected to support Idaho operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 15+ years consulting experience in wastewater treatment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development.
• Ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as senior guidance for junior engineers in Wastewater Practice.
• Perform project delivery roles (PM, QA/QC) in wastewater projects.
• Own scope, schedule, and budget development and monitoring to ensure client satisfaction.
• Grow market and technical presence by pursuing client opportunities and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

QA/QC

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager -Boise, Idaho

Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with AE2S

Are you a driven and experienced water/wastewater professional looking for your next big opportunity? AE2Sis seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact water and wastewater projects across the region. Join a team that is passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions and meaningful infrastructure improvements for communities across the country.

At AE2S, we don’t just design systems – we solve complex challenges. From innovative new Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) to technical upgrades and capacity expansions, our portfolio spans a wide range of transformative projects. As aWater/WastewaterSenior Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in project delivery and client relationship development, specifically supportingAE2S’ Idaho operations. Working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across AE2S geographies and under the guidance of the Wastewater Practice Leader, you’ll be instrumental in driving both project success and business development efforts.

If you're looking for a company that values forward-thinking, technical excellence, and your career growth – you’ve found it.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentor for junior engineers within the Wastewater Practice to empower the team.
• Perform a variety of team roles within project delivery (project management, QA/QC, and performing) as they relate to wastewater.
• Responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring and adherence for projects managed to provide extreme client services to build lasting relationships.
• Grow market and technical presence within the region through working with the AE2S team to prioritize client pursuits, build client relationships, provide client management, identify opportunities, and support competitive proposal pursuits.

Why AE2S

Build Your Future. Protect What Matters.
AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation and Total Rewards
At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits
AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• 100-percentcompany-paid family health Insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineeror ability to obtain within 6 months
• 15+ years consulting experience in wastewater treatment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
• Ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven client relationships
  • Knowledge of design standards and permitting
  • Knowledge of Colorado funding programs

  Physical Qualifications

  • Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
  • Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
  • May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
  • May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

  AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action Employer