WR PM - St Louis

LVI Associates; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Culture: Owner after 1 year

Yearly Bonuses

401(k) Match: Up to 50% of the first 6% contributed

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Missouri is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead projects and mentor staff. Candidates should have 6-10+ years of experience in water resources and a PE license. They offer a collaborative culture, yearly bonuses, and an ESOP program after your first year. This role is primarily in Columbia, with openness to candidates in St. Louis.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in water resources or civil infrastructure.
• Strong design experience across a variety of project types.
• Ownership mentality impacting team and success.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Supervise and mentor technical staff.
• Build client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Provide hands-on technical design and engineering expertise.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Technical design and engineering

Mentoring

Education

PE license (Missouri or ability to obtain)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a mid-sized civil engineering firm with 165 employees across 10 offices, known for its collaborative, ownership-driven culture. They're seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to join their Missouri team—primarily in Columbia, but they're open to strong candidates located in St. Louis.

Location: Columbia, Missouri (Primary Need) | Open to candidates based in St. Louis
Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000 + Bonuses + ESOP
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position title: Water Resources Project Manager.

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What You’ll Do

• Manage Projects: Lead water resources projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Manage People: Supervise and mentor technical staff.
• Win Work: Build client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Do the Work: Provide hands-on technical design and engineering expertise.

What You Bring

• 6-10+ years of experience in water resources or civil infrastructure.
• PE license (Missouri or ability to obtain).
• Strong design experience across a variety of project types.
• Ownership mentality—your work impacts your team, and your team's success impacts you.
• Collaborative, proactive, and growth-oriented mindset.

Why You’ll Love Working With Them

• ESOP Culture: Owner after 1 year — Shares are gifted annually; last year's ESOP contribution was ~11% of gross salary.
• Yearly Bonuses
• Licensed Engineers: Eligible for paid overtime — choose quarterly payout or comp time.
• 401(k) Match: Up to 50% of the first 6% contributed.
• Culture: Family feel, collaborative teams, and service leaders who visit every office.