Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Job Description:

Overview

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of large-scale and complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public, private, and special-purpose utility district clients. This role is accountable for client satisfaction, long-term partnerships, and the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact for major projects, ensuring satisfaction, trust, and repeat business.

• Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, proposals, and contracts.

• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and performance oversight.

• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including plans, reports, specifications, and calculations.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to utility provider requirements.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocations across multiple assignments.

• Conduct QA/QC reviews, constructability evaluations, and risk assessments.

• Represent the firm at client presentations, board meetings, and public hearings.

• Lead business development efforts including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, and account growth.

• Support firmwide initiatives related to staff development, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

• Minimum 8 years of experience in water and wastewater system design and project management.

• Demonstrated success managing large, complex utility projects and special-purpose utility district clients.

• Extensive knowledge of design and construction for water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring staff.

• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and expand client accounts.

• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.

EEO Statement:

• All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.