Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Department: Water/Wastewater • Full-time • Located in Schaumburg, IL

About the role

Lead innovative wastewater projects, using firm and external resources to provide technical guidance and services. Ensure efficient, profitable, and timely project execution while maintaining client relationships and contributing to business growth. Uphold client confidentiality and prioritize trust and privacy.

This position is based in our Schaumburg, IL office. We value work-life balance and foster a positive, engaging work environment with team-building activities and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage wastewater solutions projects, resolving scheduling, staffing, and quality issues to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Design and develop wastewater treatment systems, collection systems, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, process design, and system optimization.
• Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery.
• Support and guide projects involving biosolids management strategies, including anaerobic digestion processes, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
• Drive business development with clients in existing and new markets.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to co-workers and clients on sensitive and complex matters.
• Lead projects utilizing staff and sub-consultant resources to ensure successful completion on schedule and on budget.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications, priced proposals, and contracts.
• Perform quality control for assigned projects and clients.
• Work on complex projects and prepare documents and reports.
• Handle non-conventional planning tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field with appropriate experience.
• 8 years of experience in engineering, with 2+ years in project management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Familiarity with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Proven client relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of wastewater processes, methods, and state and federal requirements, including biosolids treatment and anaerobic digestion systems.
• Proficiency in engineering software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Pay

$120,000 – $160,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• Professional growth opportunities in a people-first organization