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

New England | Hybrid | $150,000–$185,000 DOE

Are you a PE-licensed water/wastewater Project Manager ready to lead complex municipal and utility infrastructure programs across New England—while maintaining real decision-making authority and work-life balance?

This role offers the opportunity to step into a trusted regional project leadership position within a nationally respected water consultancy delivering high-impact public-sector infrastructure projects throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut.

Why This Role?

- Lead multimillion-dollar water and wastewater capital programs across New England

- Own full project lifecycle delivery—scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client relationships

- Partner directly with municipalities, authorities, and utility clients

- Operate in a flexible hybrid environment with autonomy expected at senior level

- Mentor engineers and PMs while influencing delivery standards regionally

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

What You’ll Be Doing

- Managing complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, conveyance systems, and regulatory upgrades

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

- Overseeing project financials, schedules, change 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 and utility stakeholders

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

What You Bring

- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (MA, RI, NH, ME, CT — or obtainable)

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

- Proven track record managing municipal or utility infrastructure projects

- Strong understanding of treatment processes, conveyance systems, and regulatory frameworks

- 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 combines national capability with a strong New England water heritage:

- Long-standing relationships with New England municipalities, authorities, and utilities

- Stable, well-funded public-sector backlog supporting multi-year capital programs

- Project Managers are empowered decision-makers, not administrative coordinators

- Strong internal QA/QC processes and delivery support teams

- Clear advancement paths without pressure to chase sales before readiness

- Collaborative, low-ego culture with excellent senior-level retention

What’s Offered

- Salary: $150,000–$185,000 DOE (aligned with senior PE PM market across New England)

- Bonus: Performance-based incentive program

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

- Work Model: Hybrid across New England offices and project locations

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

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