Drinking Water Project Manager

About the role

In the role of Drinking Water Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Independently lead multidisciplinary teams to develop facility planning documents, process design, detailed designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water treatment plant upgrades including lime softening, membrane treatment, disinfection, chemical feed systems;
• water supply improvements including water production wells and well field development;
• as well as distribution system infrastructure.
• Lead the administration of construction contracts during the construction of the improvements.
• Support marketing efforts.
• Be a client manager for multiple clients, who are primarily centered in the Iowa and Nebraska areas, and be an integral component in the expansion of our drinking water portfolio in the area.
• Work directly with clients, drinking water process design, establish appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection, review engineering specifications, and permit and regulatory compliance.
• Independently coordinate the work of staff engineers and CADD/BIM technicians throughout the development of projects while ensuring deadlines are met and within budget.
• Have excellent writing, presentation, and speaking skills, as they will work directly with the facility owners.
• Establish client relations because they will be involved in client development, marketing, contracting, design, and production.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead multidisciplinary teams to develop facility planning documents, process design, detailed designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water treatment plant upgrades including lime softening, membrane treatment, disinfection, chemical feed systems;
• water supply improvements including water production wells and well field development;
• as well as distribution system infrastructure.
• Lead the administration of construction contracts during the construction of the improvements.
• Support marketing efforts.
• Be a client manager for multiple clients, who are primarily centered in the Iowa and Nebraska areas, and be an integral component in the expansion of our drinking water portfolio in the area.
• Work directly with clients, drinking water process design, establish appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection, review engineering specifications, and permit and regulatory compliance.
• Independently coordinate the work of staff engineers and CADD/BIM technicians throughout the development of projects while ensuring deadlines are met and within budget.
• Have excellent writing, presentation, and speaking skills, as they will work directly with the facility owners.
• Establish client relations because they will be involved in client development, marketing, contracting, design, and production.

Requirements

• 7 years of related experience, including municipal water planning, design, and project management.
• A strong technical background in process design for water treatment facilities.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills.
• A self-motivated individual with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience handling multiple assignments.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating project details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum 2 years project management experience.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Skills

• Excellent writing, presentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to establish client relations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience handling multiple assignments.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating project details.

Benefits

• Active in area municipal drinking water industry associations is a strong plus.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Full-time.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in this job posting.

Company Information

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Company Culture

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.