Water/Wastewater Project Manager - Philadelphia, PA

# Water/Wastewater Project Manager (P.E.)

Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid | $145,000–$175,000 DOE

Are you a PE-licensed water/wastewater engineer ready to lead complex municipal infrastructure programs with real authority—not just manage schedules and spreadsheets?

This is an opportunity to step into a trusted project leadership role within a nationally respected water and wastewater consultancy delivering some of the most visible and impactful infrastructure projects across Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Why This Role?

- Lead multimillion-dollar municipal and utility water/wastewater projects from planning through construction

- Operate with true ownership of scope, schedule, budget, team, and client relationships

- Partner directly with municipalities, water authorities, and utility clients across the Philadelphia region

- Work in a flexible hybrid environment that respects senior-level autonomy and work–life balance

- Mentor and develop engineers while shaping technical and delivery standards

- Advance toward Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, or regional leadership roles

What You’ll Be Doing

- Managing the full lifecycle delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, conveyance systems, and regulatory upgrades

- Leading multidisciplinary teams across civil, process, mechanical, electrical, and construction support

- Overseeing project financials, schedules, risk management, and quality control

- Developing scopes of work, proposals, and client deliverables for public-sector clients

- Serving as the primary client interface and trusted advisor for municipal stakeholders

- Supporting long-range planning, capital improvement programs (CIPs), and strategic infrastructure initiatives

What You Bring

- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (PA required or obtainable)

- 7–20 years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering

- Proven experience managing municipal or utility infrastructure projects

- Strong background in treatment systems, conveyance infrastructure, and regulatory compliance

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred)

- Ability to lead teams, manage clients, and deliver technically sound projects

Why Engineers Join This Firm

Engineers join—and stay—because this firm offers the scale and stability of a national consultancy with a culture that genuinely values technical leadership:

- Consistent municipal backlog with long-term public-sector clients (not cyclical work)

- Strong internal technical standards, QA/QC processes, and delivery support teams

- Project Managers are empowered decision-makers, not bottlenecks

- Clear career paths without pressure to “sell” before you’re ready

- Collaborative, low-ego culture with excellent retention among senior engineers

What’s Offered

- Salary: $145,000–$175,000 DOE (competitive for the Philadelphia market)

- Bonus: Performance-based incentive program

- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

- Work Model: Hybrid with Philadelphia regional presence

- Growth: Defined pathways into senior PM, program leadership, or business management roles

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation to explore whether this role aligns with your long-term career goals.