Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Job description

Position Purpose

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale capital infrastructure projects. This role serves as a subject matter expert, managing critical projects that have significant impacts on Operational, Financial, and Regulatory objectives. The position coordinates cross-functional teams and works transversally across business units to ensure strategic alignment and project success.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Project Lifecycle Management : Oversee all phases of large-scale water/wastewater projects, from conceptual design and funding approvals through execution and project closeout.

Execution Strategy

Drive efficiency in project delivery by monitoring key performance metrics and utilizing alternate procurement and delivery methods.

Financial Stewardship

Manage complex project budgets, perform ongoing risk/opportunity assessments, and ensure financial accountability.

Stakeholder & Change Management

Work transversally with corporate and local business units; act as a bridge between technical teams and leadership to ensure asset owner satisfaction.

Compliance & Standards

Ensure all project designs adhere to corporate Technical, Environmental, and Health & Safety/Security standards.

Permitting & Regulatory

Coordinate with local staff to manage environmental and governmental permitting processes.

Reporting

Provide monthly status reports to management regarding project performance, risks, and milestone achievements.

Continuous Improvement

Participate in the development of engineering design and delivery processes, and provide technical expertise for facility condition assessments.

Work Environment

Ability to travel approximately 30-40% to business units as required. Work is conducted in both office and field/facility environments.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10+ years of experience in managing large/complex water/wastewater design and construction projects (treatment plants, pumping stations, transmission/distribution).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Thorough working knowledge of water/wastewater process applications and environmental regulatory frameworks.

Project Management

Expert capability in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing complex projects.

Leadership

Demonstrated "leadership by example" and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Analytical Skills

Strong financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting.

Systems Proficiency

Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, and experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle).

Communication

Superior presentation and reporting skills; ability to communicate complex information to diverse stakeholder groups.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

PMP and/or Construction Management certifications; Professional Engineer License (PE) is highly desired.